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WV09 BNO

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 BNO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,316 miles

Coil spring corroded All FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 131,297 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 128,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,187 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,187 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 88,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,287 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,287 miles

Offside 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 wipers smearing screen ns split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge below 1.6mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,611 miles

sill covers fitted and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,939 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 31,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,836 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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WV09 BNO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WV09 BNO, 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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WV09 BNO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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