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SV59 XMZ

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 109,030 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 106,343 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 95,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 95,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,773 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,599 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 76,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,192 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,708 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,863 miles

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 3 Nov 2014 25,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,511 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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SV59 XMZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV59 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV59 XMZ registered?

SV59 XMZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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