2009 Volvo C30 1.8L Petrol · LR59 DFJ
2009 Volvo C30 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 86,619 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1798cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LR59 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 86,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LR59 DFJ Mileage History
- 16/08/202269,077 mi
- 27/06/202369,849 mi+772 mi
- 14/06/202478,571 mi+8,722 mi
- 14/06/202478,571 mi
- 27/08/202586,619 mi+8,048 mi
Average of roughly 5,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR59 DFJ 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 (LR59 DFJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.