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YX09 VMC

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,284 mi
Last recorded173,284 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 173,284 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 137,867 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 124,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 May 2023 124,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 114,428 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 100,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 87,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 77,266 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 77,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 69,807 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,544 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,549 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,351 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 VMC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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