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YP59 XUB

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,553 mi
Last recorded103,553 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 XUB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,630 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,967 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 84,967 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,205 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 56,205 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,249 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 23,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 18,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,741 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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YP59 XUB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White 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 YP59 XUB, 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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YP59 XUB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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