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YY59 UWL

2010 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 UWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 155,360 miles

General corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 155,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 144,384 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 139,498 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 139,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrel at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking steering rack boot split (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrel at front to rear brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 131,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,238 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,876 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 106,513 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 106,513 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,370 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,667 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 59,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 45,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UWL is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 71,660 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 UWL, 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 16 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY59 UWL is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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