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GY59 TUO

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 TUO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 138,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 138,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 120,758 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edges 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 107,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,534 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 77,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 68,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm irregular wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre irregularly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2018 59,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 44,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions too clean to register

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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GY59 TUO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White 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 GY59 TUO, 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 GY59 TUO registered?

GY59 TUO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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