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YG59 XGP

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,908 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 94,908 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,204 miles

Hand Brake has no reserve travel

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,433 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust mounting detached

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Fail 18 Apr 2024 89,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust mounting detached

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,876 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring clip mossing

Fail 3 Apr 2023 84,876 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Brake caliper slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring clip mossing

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,383 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,829 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 25,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XGP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

YG59 XGP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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