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YC59 XLG

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XLG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 62,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 55,757 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod on rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 52,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 48,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 48,095 miles

Emissions not tested car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,894 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 41,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 29,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 6,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 5,020 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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YC59 XLG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC59 XLG, 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 YC59 XLG registered?

YC59 XLG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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