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YY59 LHP

2009 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,122 mi
Last recorded180,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 LHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 180,122 miles

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2024 174,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 162,435 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver comes up high

Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,458 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 153,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor at offside front suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,189 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 135,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,689 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,272 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,411 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,215 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 43,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2012 25,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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YY59 LHP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 70,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY59 LHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY59 LHP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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