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YX59 GYV

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,579 mi
Last recorded130,579 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,579 miles

Front Coolant radiator bracket corroded but still secure.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Certain underfloor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 124,047 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,549 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,718 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 106,716 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin diesel injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,436 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,436 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear cut on inside sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2017 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear cut on inside sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,188 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,171 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 GYV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX59 GYV, 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 GYV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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