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WJ59 ULC

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,575 mi
Last recorded136,575 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ULC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 136,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 132,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,159 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,067 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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WJ59 ULC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WJ59 ULC, 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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WJ59 ULC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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