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YX09 XGL

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,406 mi
Last recorded115,406 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,434 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,429 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 111,424 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 105,213 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 105,170 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,623 miles

radiator support crossmember corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2023 99,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

radiator support crossmember corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear non obligatory sidelight not working

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,135 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,383 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,426 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 XGL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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