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WG09 UPZ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

170,585 mi
Last recorded170,585 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 170,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 166,492 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 166,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 163,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 163,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 159,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 159,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 145,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 145,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 138,159 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 138,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 123,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,456 miles

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Fail 1 Feb 2017 113,456 miles

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

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

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 110,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers little smeary

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,218 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,218 miles

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

Nearside 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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WG09 UPZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

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