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YX09 YRK

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,586 mi
Last recorded130,586 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YRK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,586 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

coolant header tank split/leaking

exhaust fouling rear body

Fail 6 Oct 2020 130,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

coolant header tank split/leaking

exhaust fouling rear body

Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,694 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 106,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,798 miles

Offside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,880 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,390 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wall badly kurbed.

Offside front tyre wall badly kurbed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre wall badly kurbed.

Offside front tyre wall badly kurbed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YRK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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