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YG59 XFT

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XFT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2025 118,949 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 113,007 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,069 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,910 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 98,910 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2021 89,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,599 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 83,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,039 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,049 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,153 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 59,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,021 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,885 miles

n/s rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 8 Aug 2012 31,885 miles

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

n/s rear tyre uneven wear

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 XFT is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

YG59 XFT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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