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YX59 GWV

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,734 miles

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

Front Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 98,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,697 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 84,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,297 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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YX59 GWV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX59 GWV, 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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YX59 GWV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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