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WG59 JBX

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,405 mi
Last recorded39,405 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 39,405 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front lower radiator support panel very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 29,465 miles

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

oil covering all of engine and enginebay. filler cap not fitted, found laying on engine. needs steam clean in engine bay.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 29,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to no oil level showing on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

oil covering all of engine and enginebay. filler cap not fitted, found laying on engine. needs steam clean in engine bay.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 25,923 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 25,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 23,991 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 22,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 21,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2015 19,600 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,683 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,057 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2012 10,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

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 JBX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

WG59 JBX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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