2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · D8 HLM
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 51,265 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
D8 HLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 51,265 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.
D8 HLM 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 (D8 HLM) between November 2021 and October 2025.
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.
D8 HLM Mileage History
- 16/11/202144,374 mi
- 20/10/202244,587 mi+213 mi
- 23/10/202344,624 mi+37 mi
- 16/10/202445,524 mi+900 mi
- 18/10/202551,265 mi+5,741 mi
Average of roughly 1,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (D8HL Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as D8HLM.
AUDI
A4
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLVO
S40
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF BLACK EDITION TSI
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
AUDI
A5
BMW
X5 XDRIVE50E M SPORT AUTO
JAGUAR
F-PACE RDYN SE BLK D MHEV AWDA
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
FORD
FOCUS ACTIVE X EDITION MHEV
RENAULT
MASTER
CHANGAN
DEEPAL S07 EV
VOLVO C30 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
- 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.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.