2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · EY59 VJM

Most recent MOT (2026‑05‑22) – The car passed, but the MOT notes show both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and an off‑side rear tyre has a nail in it. No other safety‑critical defects were recorded. Recurring pattern – Over the last three years the MOTs have repeatedly highlighted wear items: - 2023‑09‑13: front brake pads on both sides were “wearing thin” and a front track‑rod end ball joint showed slight play. - 2025‑06‑03: rear brake pads were “wearing thin”. - 2026‑05‑22: rear tyres are near the legal wear limit and one tyre has a nail. These are all consumable components that naturally deteriorate with mileage, but the fact that brake‑pad wear appears on both front and rear across different years suggests the braking system is being used heavily enough to require regular attention. Trend analysis – The MOT record does not show any new major mechanical failures after the 2025 failure (which was limited to a faulty front position lamp and thin rear pads). Apart from the expected wear items, the car’s condition appears stable : no repeat failures, and the 2025‑06‑06 test was completely clean. The presence of only wear‑related comments indicates the vehicle is being maintained to a level that keeps it road‑legal, but the wear items are not being replaced as part of the MOT cycle. Mileage versus age – At 124,967 mi for a 2009 model (≈7,350 mi yr⁻¹) the mileage is typical for its 17‑year age.