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WG09 LHV

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,875 mi
Last recorded54,875 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 LHV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 54,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust has slight leak

rear sub frame & rear suspension parts slightly corroded

slight leak on pat tank

Pass 18 Aug 2025 53,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear pat fluid tank leaking slightly

rear sub frame & suspension parts corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 53,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & off side rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear pat fluid tank leaking slightly

rear sub frame & suspension parts corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 51,714 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

rear sub frame & suspensions parts starting to get corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2024 51,714 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs corroded

rear sub frame & suspensions parts starting to get corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front bumper damaged

slight fluid leak rear pat tank

Fail 31 Jul 2023 49,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front bumper damaged

slight fluid leak rear pat tank

Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,486 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

front & rear brake disc corroded

front bumper damaged

slight fluid leak from rear pat tank

Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers & under tray fitted time off test

slight fluid leak rear[ pat fluid tank]

Fail 30 Jun 2021 45,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers & under tray fitted time off test

slight fluid leak rear[ pat fluid tank]

Pass 29 May 2020 44,447 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 44,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,551 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,241 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 40,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,623 miles

both front suspension bushes slightly perished

front & rear brake disc getting corroded

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,008 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 33,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,204 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2014 26,204 miles

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

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,800 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

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 LHV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

WG09 LHV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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