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YY59 NPK

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 NPK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,459 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2025 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,395 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 86,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,876 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall, 4mm, 2015, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall, 4mm, 2015, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 65,876 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall, 4mm, 2015, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall, 4mm, 2015, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 56,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 53,393 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,418 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 45,771 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 45,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,578 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,663 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 39,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,539 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,944 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,337 miles

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 NPK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NPK, 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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What year was YY59 NPK registered?

YY59 NPK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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