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YX09 VFR

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,503 mi
Last recorded154,503 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 154,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 144,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 144,730 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure OUTER SKIN CORRODED . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

BELLY PAN INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREADS AND SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 140,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 140,779 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 134,566 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s inner rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 72,082 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 32,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VFR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX09 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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