2009 Volvo C30 2.5L Petrol · NA59 TCV
2009 Volvo C30 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2009. Recorded mileage 94,487 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2521cc
NA59 TCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 94,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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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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.
NA59 TCV Mileage History
- 15/12/202168,273 mi
- 19/12/202282,673 mi+14,400 mi
- 19/12/202282,676 mi+3 mi
- 15/02/202489,849 mi+7,173 mi
- 29/05/202594,487 mi+4,638 mi
Average of roughly 7,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NA59 TCV 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 (NA59 TCV) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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.