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WK09 VML

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 VML
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 131,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 131,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 120,403 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 120,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,404 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 105,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper light. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 86,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,504 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticking slightly. (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,644 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO CORDS SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO CORDS SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,644 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,646 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,011 miles

Offside front tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,056 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 VML is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK09 VML, 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 VML is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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