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YX59 VXE

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VXE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,896 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (205-55-16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 159,095 miles

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

Nearside steering rack seepage

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 157,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes protected in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering box has seepage Steering rack leaking. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 156,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2022 156,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage n/s of steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 156,122 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking o/s rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage n/s of steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 154,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s

hand brake has a lot of travel but good in rollers

Pass 17 Jul 2020 152,450 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2019 150,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2018 147,604 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 28 Jun 2017 144,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 141,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 138,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 134,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 127,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,189 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 96,188 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

EM LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.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 VXE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

YX59 VXE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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