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WJ09 XBU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 67,256 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,471 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,953 miles

Chip in zone 'a' larger than 10mm but not obstructing drivers view of road

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 52,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Chip in zone 'a' larger than 10mm but not obstructing drivers view of road

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,743 miles

chip in zone'a' of windscreen but not interfering with drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,336 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 XBU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WJ09 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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