2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · LJ54 SCO
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2009. Recorded mileage 166,908 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,908 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
LJ54 SCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 166,908 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: Excellent
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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.
LJ54 SCO Mileage History
- 04/11/2021125,003 mi
- 04/11/2022141,292 mi+16,289 mi
- 06/11/2023152,905 mi+11,613 mi
- 04/11/2024160,452 mi+7,547 mi
- 28/10/2025166,908 mi+6,456 mi
Average of roughly 10,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ54 SCO 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 (LJ54 SCO) 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.
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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