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YX09 VMD

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,542 mi
Last recorded101,542 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,716 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 90,694 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,284 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,665 miles

Front Lower Exhuast flexi joint outer cover loose

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (URGENT) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (Not Working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Exhuast flexi joint outer cover loose

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (URGENT) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

n/s r wheel damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,471 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 36,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,980 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 23,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,714 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,452 miles

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

o/s mirror cover missing

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 VMD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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