2009 VOLVO C301.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2009 VOLVO C30? It's a Diesel with a 1560cc engine showing 91,210 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo C30 (J 7042) from 2009 show a total of 4 MOT tests between November 2021 and October 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.
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Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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