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WL59 EDP

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,305 mi
Last recorded137,305 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 EDP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,305 miles

Exaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 126,531 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 94,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,527 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 56,779 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 56,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 48,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,818 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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WL59 EDP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL59 EDP, 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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What year was WL59 EDP registered?

WL59 EDP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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