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YG59 XGL

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,820 mi
Last recorded168,820 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 168,820 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 168,820 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 163,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 156,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light source

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,618 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight oil leak from turbo around cat/dpf

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,385 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 123,384 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak d.p.f filter loose on to manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking from top engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,242 miles

ENGINE LAMP ON

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,639 miles

Offside Front amber side light not working but as sepperate parking lights

Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,639 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front amber side light not working but as sepperate parking lights

near side mirror indicator lens missing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XGL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGL, 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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YG59 XGL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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