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YG59 XFK

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,476 mi
Last recorded73,476 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XFK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 54,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 33,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,933 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 32,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,983 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 29,811 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 29,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a fault. Engine has limited rpm (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,904 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 26,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has slight damage but no cords showing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,808 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 21,808 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,349 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 XFK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

YG59 XFK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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