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YG59 XHB

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,961 mi
Last recorded92,961 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,961 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 92,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 89,304 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure pipe from rack to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pressure pipes from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system is deteriorated

slight travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 4 Jan 2024 89,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure pipe from rack to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pressure pipes from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system is deteriorated

slight travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,483 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 73,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,669 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,705 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,912 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 XHB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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