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YJ09 WZF

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,050 mi
Last recorded134,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 WZF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 134,050 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 134,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,323 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,968 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 101,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mount detached after the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,309 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust bracket (cat section) corroded and not attached

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

Nearside Rear Un-repairable puncture

Offside Rear Brake binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R Disc showing excessive signs of heat & N/S/R Discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuation

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,170 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 50,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,460 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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YJ09 WZF 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 81%.

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 YJ09 WZF, 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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YJ09 WZF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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