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YX09 XGU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,531 mi
Last recorded134,531 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,531 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroding

offside and nearside front marker lamps not working

radiator support panel corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2024 134,531 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose from rack on inner fixing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroding

offside and nearside front marker lamps not working

radiator support panel corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,777 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 125,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,798 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And splitting on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front side repeater lense damaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 117,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,677 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached plastic bumper cover loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bulb cover retaining clip missing

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in the door mirror case broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer outer case rusty and holed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached plastic bumper cover loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp bulb cover retaining clip missing

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in the door mirror case broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer outer case rusty and holed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,903 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,623 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

engine undertray fitted

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XGU 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 68.4%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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