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WG59 DRX

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,897 mi
Last recorded50,897 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DRX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,811 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 49,811 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,740 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and feathering slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2021 46,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and feathering slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mountings corroded slightly

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

slight oil leak engine

Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,821 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe union to brake hose corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,187 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 36,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear wiper blades smear

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating badly and worn out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating badly and worn out of shape

Fail 13 Nov 2015 27,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating badly and worn out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating badly and worn out of shape

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,084 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,369 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,834 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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WG59 DRX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG59 DRX, 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 WG59 DRX registered?

WG59 DRX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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