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WJ59 VBM

2009 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VBM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 103,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 103,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 100,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 96,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 94,433 miles

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

Front Steering rack clicking when turned

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 94,357 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Steering rack clicking when turned

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 86,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 82,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,763 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,424 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,869 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 VBM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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