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YG59 XET

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,610 mi
Last recorded62,610 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 62,610 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 51,704 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 51,700 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,695 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 19,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,209 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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YG59 XET is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YG59 XET, 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 XET registered?

YG59 XET is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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