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AY59 XYA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,977 mi
Last recorded28,977 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 28,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 28,623 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 28,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,891 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 21,098 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 21,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,135 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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AY59 XYA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY59 XYA, 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 AY59 XYA registered?

AY59 XYA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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