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WJ09 PBX

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,928 mi
Last recorded141,928 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 141,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 123,670 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,705 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,224 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,643 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 105,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,289 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 102,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,254 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 96,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,674 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,064 miles

emission to clean to read.

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 PBX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ09 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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