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WL09 CYG

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,957 mi
Last recorded140,957 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 CYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,957 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2024 140,947 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values May have turbo pipe leak (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All underbody and components corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,048 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 128,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,819 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 97,819 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,884 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,698 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition (heat shield)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition (heat shield)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, keep in check (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges, keep in check

Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, keep in check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing inner edges, keep in check

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,970 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both front head light aims on there lower limits

Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,970 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both front head light aims on there lower limits

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,289 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 64,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,448 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,155 miles

offside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,877 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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WL09 CYG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL09 CYG, 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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WL09 CYG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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