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YX09 XGE

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 XGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 105,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber surround deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber surround deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops deteriorated

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing slight abnormal tread wear

Fail 25 Nov 2024 100,632 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure positive lead to battery also battery cover not fitted correctly (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber surround deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber surround deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops deteriorated

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing slight abnormal tread wear

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,141 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 95,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust box rusty

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,793 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,908 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 86,906 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,304 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 84,299 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,587 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,199 miles

brake pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,745 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,594 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 XGE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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