2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · BV09 BOU
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2009. Recorded mileage 137,604 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1560cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BV09 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 137,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo C30
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BV09 BOU Mileage History
- 11/09/2021129,946 mi
- 10/09/2022132,781 mi+2,835 mi
- 01/09/2023135,068 mi+2,287 mi
- 24/10/2024137,050 mi+1,982 mi
- 21/02/2026137,604 mi+554 mi
Average of roughly 1,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV09 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo C30 (BV09 BOU) between September 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.