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WG09 LHR

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 LHR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,965 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

handbrake level high

offside headlamp aim poor

offside rear wheel arch damaged

rear brake hose sleeves perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 135,965 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin possible injector chuffing covers fitted (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

handbrake level high

offside headlamp aim poor

offside rear wheel arch damaged

rear brake hose sleeves perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 124,630 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,900 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 114,900 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,829 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,718 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 100,718 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,162 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre distorted

Offside Front Inner Slight wear on edge

Offside Front Upper Engine mount weeping oil

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated, not resulting in any excessive movement

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 89,162 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre distorted

Offside Front Inner Slight wear on edge

Offside Front Upper Engine mount weeping oil

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated, not resulting in any excessive movement

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2017 78,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17/93w on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,379 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,134 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,359 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,060 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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WG09 LHR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WG09 LHR, 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 WG09 LHR registered?

WG09 LHR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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