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WX09 TGE

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,094 mi
Last recorded156,094 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 TGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 156,094 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction solid black sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended dose not release under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front number plate not attached to front of vehicle but is on display inside car

Front front grill not fully secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension air bag cracked/perished

Nearside suspension ait line not fully secure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension air bag cracked/perished

Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,161 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 149,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,972 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,569 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,783 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 111,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,578 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,902 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,902 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,893 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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WX09 TGE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WX09 TGE, 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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WX09 TGE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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