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WF09 CWE

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,192 mi
Last recorded127,192 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 CWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 127,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,427 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 119,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 110,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,176 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 79,232 miles

Boot full

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease or other material, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Door mirror housing cracked/damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre Center, 205/50/17 ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level on MIN.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 79,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Boot full

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease or other material, front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Door mirror housing cracked/damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre Center, 205/50/17 ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level on MIN.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 56,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,246 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,246 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,016 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Hose (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,015 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Hose (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,755 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,612 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 CWE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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