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WU59 FWD

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,917 mi
Last recorded141,917 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 FWD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 141,917 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 141,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 127,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 126,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,902 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,658 miles

Front plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,672 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing and slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,670 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 wearing edges

Rear both rear tyres wearing and slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Oct 2017 45,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 38,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,195 miles

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

service reminder light illuminated

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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WU59 FWD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU59 FWD, 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 WU59 FWD registered?

WU59 FWD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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