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WF09 AVW

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,481 mi
Last recorded155,481 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 AVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 155,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 151,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 151,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 148,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly suggest having the brakes serviced asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just passes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 145,167 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both shocker alloy mounts corroded

radiator mounting bracket broken , suggest having this replaced now.

Fail 4 May 2023 145,167 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both shocker alloy mounts corroded

radiator mounting bracket broken , suggest having this replaced now.

Pass 10 May 2022 141,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,690 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,690 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed excess play in arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front marker lamp inop

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,412 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from gear box seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen cracked on top left not in view of driver or a zone

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 129,412 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure at flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from gear box seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,943 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,582 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

windscreen cracked outwith prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

windscreen cracked outwith prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 67,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WF09 AVW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF09 AVW, 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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WF09 AVW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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