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YG59 XFU

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,459 mi
Last recorded111,459 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XFU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 111,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 102,625 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,241 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,812 miles

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

Rear rear sub frame and lower suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,312 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,717 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 73,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,995 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,508 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 XFU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

YG59 XFU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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