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2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · DU59 YOF

DU59 YOF

2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 135,559 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO C30
Year / Origin
2009 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/12/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2024)
Recorded Mileage
135,559 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/12/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2024
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2025-12-17 MOT for the 2009 Volvo C30 showed a pass with three notable issues: an offside rear position lamp malfunction, rear suspension corrosion, and a slightly blowing injector seal. These align with recurring problems seen in earlier MOTs, suggesting persistent minor faults rather than severe deterioration. The vehicle’s 135,559-mile record, averaging 7,974 miles annually, is typical for its 17-year age, indicating moderate use without extreme wear or prolonged inactivity. A pattern of suspension and brake-related issues emerges, particularly in 2023 and 2024. The 2023-09-29 failure included fractured coil springs, damaged tyres, and a broken anti-roll bar linkage, while the 2024-12-05 failure highlighted brake binding, cable damage, and worn brake pads. These issues were partially resolved by 2024-12-13, but the 2025 MOT revealed lingering corrosion and a recurring lamp fault. This suggests intermittent maintenance rather than systemic improvement, with some components showing progressive wear. The trend indicates a mix of stable and worsening conditions. Suspension bush wear and brake pad thinning reappeared in multiple MOTs, implying ongoing stress on these parts. However, the 2025 MOT’s pass without major failures suggests some repairs were addressed.

DU59 YOF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
  • 135,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

DU59 YOF Mileage History

  1. 29/09/2023120,552 mi
  2. 09/10/2023120,578 mi+26 mi
  3. 05/12/2024129,438 mi+8,860 mi
  4. 13/12/2024129,438 mi
  5. 17/12/2025135,559 mi+6,121 mi

Average of roughly 6,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DU59 YOF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 05:37
MOT Analysis

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 (DU59 YOF) between September 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))”.

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