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CW51 SDW

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 SDW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,964 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 121,964 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,791 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 115,791 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,069 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,069 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,145 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At rack ends. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,487 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,014 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,014 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,702 miles

Front oil misting over steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,302 miles

Oil misting over NS of steering rack

Rear indicators fading

Fail 7 Feb 2015 49,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil misting over NS of steering rack

Rear indicators fading

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,186 miles

rear indicators slightly faded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,771 miles

n/s/f wheel slight buckle

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

slight cracking of the o/s/r tyre, outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,795 miles

both nearside wheels buckled

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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CW51 SDW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW51 SDW, 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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CW51 SDW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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