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WF59 ZLV

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ZLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,035 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,524 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,415 miles

wear front brake pads

Fail 6 Feb 2024 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,520 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like filter housing has cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,050 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 78,010 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,266 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,796 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 56,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205X50X17( 2813) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205X50X17 (2813) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 51,596 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 51,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,692 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 32,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,229 miles

emissions not detected by smoke meter

Pass 29 Oct 2012 5,625 miles

emissions not detected by smoke meter

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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WF59 ZLV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF59 ZLV, 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 WF59 ZLV registered?

WF59 ZLV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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