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YX09 XHA

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,522 mi
Last recorded166,522 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 XHA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 166,522 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 166,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 157,817 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 157,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r slight noise when rotated

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 143,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres different size to rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r slight noise when rotated

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,725 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 127,724 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,609 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)

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

nearside inner cv gaitor starting to split

offside rear tyre edge of tread splitting

Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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 out of shape (4.1.E.1)

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

nearside inner cv gaitor starting to split

offside rear tyre edge of tread splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,206 miles

N/S/F tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 86,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,897 miles

o/s/r tyre has been run underinflated

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 XHA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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