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YC59 XYG

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,823 mi
Last recorded185,823 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 185,823 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 175,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 163,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,059 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 141,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 140,867 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,566 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure also split (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,099 miles

engine missfire

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 30 Jan 2015 107,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine missfire

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,872 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 XYG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

YC59 XYG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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