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YX59 XBS

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,116 mi
Last recorded147,116 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XBS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 147,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 140,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 124,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 119,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 113,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 112,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,296 miles

exhaust in poor condition (back box)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,296 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition (back box)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,354 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 80,354 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,086 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,417 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 51,513 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XBS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

YX59 XBS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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