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YE09 XKZ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,482 mi
Last recorded179,482 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 XKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 179,482 miles

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

sills not checked as plastick covers

Fail 26 Feb 2024 179,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

sills not checked as plastick covers

Pass 14 Feb 2023 168,778 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 168,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 157,269 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 157,240 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,408 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

sills not checked as plastick covers

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 142,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

sills not checked as plastick covers

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,781 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

sills not checked as plastick covers

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

center exhaust deterorated

Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

center exhaust deterorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,159 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 105,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,473 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,868 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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YE09 XKZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE09 XKZ, 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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YE09 XKZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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