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YX59 PGU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,771 mi
Last recorded161,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 161,771 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

vehicle has sports suspension fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 147,165 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stops split

Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has multiple cuts or cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 133,801 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has multiple cuts or cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,516 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 124,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,469 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 112,465 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,144 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft constant velocity joint gaitor starting to leak

both front tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls

hand brake has been over adjusted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,134 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,267 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,185 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,542 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 PGU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver 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 YX59 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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