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YC59 XYK

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,475 mi
Last recorded175,475 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 175,475 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached, droplink (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached, droplink (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery partly insecure

front radiator support bracket corroded,holed

Pass 8 Feb 2023 163,434 miles

Front radiator support panel is corroded and holed

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 163,434 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front radiator support panel is corroded and holed

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

various a/c conector plugs disconected

Pass 8 Feb 2022 155,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,683 miles

Advise oil leak.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,878 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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 XYK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC59 XYK, 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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YC59 XYK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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