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AV59 WDM

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,249 mi
Last recorded177,249 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 WDM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 177,249 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 133,554 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Washer jets misaligned.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,656 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 110,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 99,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 87,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 73,731 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 73,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,830 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,411 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb477 (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,967 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

outer sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,627 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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AV59 WDM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 AV59 WDM, 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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AV59 WDM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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