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SV59 XNG

2009 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XNG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 104,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb may be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,865 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 101,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 95,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,004 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 86,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,701 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w.bones x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 84,701 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w.bones x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,267 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,785 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 18 Aug 2014 51,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,850 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,656 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 XNG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SV59 XNG, 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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SV59 XNG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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