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YX09 YZT

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,201 mi
Last recorded155,201 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 155,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,662 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

over and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,461 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and / or under body components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,420 miles

Front Brake discs slightly warped

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,298 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished..

Rear silencer (exhaust) outer skin corroded..

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,414 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,414 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and scrubbed

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,891 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 YZT is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZT, 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 YZT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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