2010 Volvo C30 2.0L Diesel · AG59 AYT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive repair pattern rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 125,524 miles passed only after a failure four days prior. That failure highlighted a non-functional side repeater, a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, and a perished front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. While these faults were rectified, the recurring nature of suspension-related wear suggests the owner only addresses mechanical components when they threaten to cause an MOT failure. At 125,524 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year over its sixteen-year life, which is consistent with typical low-use patterns. The mileage accumulation shows steady annual progress, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 2,800 miles between 2024 and 2025. This steady usage indicates the vehicle does not sit for long periods, though the age of rubber components and bushings remains a factor despite the relatively low mileage. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record shows repeated issues with anti-roll bar linkages and ball joint dust covers. The offside front inner drive shaft CV boot was noted as severely deteriorated in 2024, which should be checked for grease leakage and potential steering joint failure. Additionally, the history demonstrates poor tyre management, with multiple test entries flagging tyres reaching the legal limit or showing sidew damage across three different years. The current state of the rear tyres should be verified, as the 2025 test flagged both cracking and cuts on the nearside and offside respectively.