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YX09 VGL

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VGL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 120,224 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 120,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 119,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 110,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,530 miles

both rear tyres are stepping on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 93,530 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres are stepping on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,130 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nsr tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nsr tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VGL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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