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WF09 CVV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 154,843 miles

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

front cross member under radiator corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 154,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,591 miles

Front Lower radiator support/crossmember corroded

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2024 141,181 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 141,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone 'rear' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 137,214 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper assembly damaged

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 137,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper assembly damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 131,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 126,487 miles

Nearside Front bumper assembly damaged and loose

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack assembly

Pass 4 Jul 2020 120,345 miles

Bottom radiator mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 120,344 miles

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

Bottom radiator mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,185 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 Jul 2019 113,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,299 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 108,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty does not cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,116 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,720 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,249 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,301 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,323 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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WF09 CVV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CVV, 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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What year was WF09 CVV registered?

WF09 CVV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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