2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · CP59 FWJ
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 124,507 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP59 FWJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 124,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP59 FWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo C30 (CP59 FWJ) between October 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high n/s+o/s (4.1.2 (a))”; “Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
CP59 FWJ Mileage History
- 06/10/201226,625 mi
- 17/10/201336,270 mi+9,645 mi
- 17/10/201446,061 mi+9,791 mi
- 17/10/201446,063 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/201555,743 mi+9,680 mi
- 23/10/201555,776 mi+33 mi
- 26/09/201664,020 mi+8,244 mi
- 26/09/201664,020 mi
- 28/09/201771,656 mi+7,636 mi
- 06/10/201878,257 mi+6,601 mi
- 06/10/201878,257 mi
- 10/10/201991,322 km
- 15/10/201991,327 mi
- 15/10/2020102,504 mi+11,177 mi
- 08/10/2021112,435 mi+9,931 mi
- 08/10/2021112,435 mi
- 24/10/2022124,507 mi+12,072 mi
Average of roughly 9,741 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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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- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
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 wearModerate
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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