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YX09 VLT

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VLT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,879 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 126,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,162 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 123,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt retainer clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,994 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 102,994 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,492 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,861 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 VLT 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 66.7%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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