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WL05 ARM

2015 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,021 mi
Last recorded121,021 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ARM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 121,021 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 121,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,401 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 119,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 99,242 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 95,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 107,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 91,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,618 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 86,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down unable to check rear seatbelts ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure / bump stop deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,464 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 77,370 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 35,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti skid light in on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,275 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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WL05 ARM is a 2015 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL05 ARM, 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 11 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL05 ARM is a 2015 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 August 2015.

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