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YX09 OLV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,007 mi
Last recorded147,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 OLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 147,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 141,206 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded.various components corroded

exhaust smokey /emmisions poor

n/s/r sidelamp x1 inop

o/s/r brake caliper damp.further investigation required.

rear brake balance poor.

Pass 23 May 2024 132,867 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 126,239 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner cv gaiters poor.various components corroding.exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 May 2022 119,961 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaiter poor.

Pass 20 May 2021 113,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,809 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,322 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,631 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,546 miles

both front tyres deviod tread inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,707 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 215 45 r18w

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,561 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,263 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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YX09 OLV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX09 OLV, 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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YX09 OLV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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