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YX59 PLV

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 146,600 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and middle exhaust boxes outer casings are loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread 215 / 45 z r 18 93 w , bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front and both rear brake back plates are corroding away

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,910 miles

Rear Hole in exhaust back silencer

Fail 4 Apr 2025 135,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hole in exhaust back silencer

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2024 128,000 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 121,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 105,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,867 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 PLV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

YX59 PLV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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