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YX59 PGV

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,986 mi
Last recorded171,986 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 171,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 164,937 miles

offside front and nearside front brake backplates very heavily corroded slight bearing noise on front

Pass 6 Nov 2020 158,848 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2020 158,848 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2019 149,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 141,023 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 131,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 131,692 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,689 miles

Nearside Front small chip in screen

front wipers just starting to smear

Fail 17 Aug 2015 119,670 miles

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

Nearside Front small chip in screen

front wipers just starting to smear

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,809 miles

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

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 PGV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PGV, 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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What year was YX59 PGV registered?

YX59 PGV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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