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WF09 MVW

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,707 mi
Last recorded147,707 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 147,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 138,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 126,563 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing and split

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor near rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg and area near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,849 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 122,839 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,822 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 117,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 113,442 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 113,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2020 109,030 miles

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wiper Smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2020 109,030 miles

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

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wiper Smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,690 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,690 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,213 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 89,113 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Bent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,573 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 74,461 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,145 miles

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

near side front tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,386 miles

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

advise o/s/front mirror broken

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 MVW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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