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W16 CMB

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,156 mi
Last recorded147,156 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 CMB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 147,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi shot (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Where spring load is placed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Where pipes meet rack (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator support bracket rotting away

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint failing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All at the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 137,531 miles

Central Front Radiator support bracket rotting

Central Rear Wiper arm damaged

Exhaust has slight leaks at back box and front flexi which is generally poor. Also wire support for lambda sensor detached

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rusting where not greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Paint lost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corroding at rear

Fail 31 Oct 2024 137,531 miles

Central Front Radiator support bracket rotting

Central Rear Wiper arm damaged

Exhaust has slight leaks at back box and front flexi which is generally poor. Also wire support for lambda sensor detached

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rusting where not greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Paint lost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corroding at rear

Fail 14 Oct 2024 136,989 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Front Radiator support rotting away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front at flexi and rear at back box has small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rust and or paint loss in areas underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and delaminating (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lacks in performance on near side

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support panel rusting away

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both have rust at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Very slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake lags behind offside a little

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator support rusting

Rust starting to get a grip in many areas under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,692 miles

Front Radiator support panel rusting

Nearside Front Marker out

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wiper arm broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have paint loss (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also scrubbed on inside and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sills fitted restricting the examination of all components

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 103,687 miles

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also scrubbed on inside and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sills fitted restricting the examination of all components

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror trim missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sills guards fitted

Radiator support bracket rusting

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack stated offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 95,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror trim missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sills guards fitted

Radiator support bracket rusting

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack stated offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Off side inner wing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Both scrubbed on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2018 87,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror incomplete (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Off side inner wing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Both scrubbed on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Inner of disc brake rusted

Offside Mirror cover missing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Inner of disc brake rusted

Offside Mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb Fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn away , right on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror backing missing

all four tyre valves have cracking to stem

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,377 miles

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,921 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,162 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 25,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,886 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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W16 CMB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W16 CMB, 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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W16 CMB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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