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WJ09 YGM

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,752 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 130,752 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,071 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 124,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 120,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,652 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,962 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split 225-40-18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - sidewall also starting to split 225-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad - hard to assess (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,548 miles

engine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

offside headlamp image poor.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 29,480 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

offside headlamp image poor.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 16,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,761 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 YGM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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