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YG59 SXL

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,977 mi
Last recorded157,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 SXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 157,977 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 21 Jul 2021 157,274 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 4 Aug 2020 151,537 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 151,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 143,312 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o.s.f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 133,386 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 133,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,664 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 120,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,844 miles

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,727 miles

brake fluid bit low

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (inner edge)

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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YG59 SXL 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 YG59 SXL, 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 YG59 SXL registered?

YG59 SXL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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