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YX59 XCC

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,688 mi
Last recorded120,688 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,688 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,763 miles

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

General corrosion underneath

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,716 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,628 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,127 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 93,125 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,825 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,019 miles

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

both front tyres feathering off on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,245 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 XCC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 XCC, 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 XCC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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