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WF09 MWE

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,195 mi
Last recorded142,195 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (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 13 May 2022 135,522 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 129,158 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,416 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 123,414 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s headlamp dim

Pass 14 Apr 2018 105,534 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s rear & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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 MWE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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