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WJ09 FOD

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,018 mi
Last recorded141,018 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 FOD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 141,018 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 141,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 127,434 miles

Front BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

INJECTOR NOISEY

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner TYRE STARTING TO WEA RON EDGE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 127,433 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

INJECTOR NOISEY

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner TYRE STARTING TO WEA RON EDGE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,492 miles

nsf tyre bold inner and outer

Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,175 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,428 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable toi check some components

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable toi check some components

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2016 86,404 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a screw in it (un-repairable)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit 205/50/R17 93W

Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,087 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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WJ09 FOD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ09 FOD, 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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WJ09 FOD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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