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WJ09 PMV

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,671 mi
Last recorded90,671 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,960 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,898 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,876 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,972 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,224 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,125 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 42,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 19,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 PMV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PMV, 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 WJ09 PMV registered?

WJ09 PMV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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