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YX59 PHA

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 154,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 149,263 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 149,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (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))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,820 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 144,820 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DIRECT FIT AERO-BLADE (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 141,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,686 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 113,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,279 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 99,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,101 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,813 miles

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,090 miles

Advise near side reasr tyre worn on inner edge / off side rear tyre worn on in n er edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,090 miles

Advise near side reasr tyre worn on inner edge / off side rear tyre worn on in n er edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,505 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 57,481 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,400 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 PHA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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