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YX59 PHZ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 144,698 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 144,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 124,092 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 108,256 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 May 2019 89,062 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 13 May 2019 89,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 14 May 2018 68,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall deep cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 52,627 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2017 52,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 38,437 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 38,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 36,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 29,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 24,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tire flat. pumped up from 10psi to 32psi before brake test

Pass 10 May 2012 17,274 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 PHZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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