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WK09 VLR

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 VLR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,154 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

heavy corrosion to exhaust box

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17- inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small pin in centre tread ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded and peeling off

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged running low tyre pressure 205/50/17wr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17wr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension arms bushes parished

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging on mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides- more passenger side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17- inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides- more passenger side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 68,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring harness fowling altrernator pulley (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,955 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 41,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,426 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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WK09 VLR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK09 VLR, 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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WK09 VLR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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