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WJ09 YGC

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,738 miles

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

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 5 Feb 2020 55,729 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))

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,549 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,058 miles

bush on n/sf lower arm starting to delaminate.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,964 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm IS THE LEGAL LIMIT..... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 27,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,262 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 YGC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

WJ09 YGC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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