2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · NL09 OAD
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 147,267 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL09 OAD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2022
- 147,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
NL09 OAD Mileage History
- 29/02/201260,009 mi
- 19/02/201372,882 mi+12,873 mi
- 05/03/201487,206 mi+14,324 mi
- 29/01/2015100,872 mi+13,666 mi
- 30/03/2015102,588 mi+1,716 mi
- 30/04/2016108,745 mi+6,157 mi
- 10/04/2017116,717 mi+7,972 mi
- 27/04/2018125,676 mi+8,959 mi
- 30/04/2018125,676 mi
- 04/05/2019135,309 mi+9,633 mi
- 17/09/2020141,729 mi+6,420 mi
- 17/09/2020141,729 mi
- 08/09/2021143,544 mi+1,815 mi
- 14/09/2021143,544 mi
- 01/09/2022147,266 mi+3,722 mi
- 01/09/2022147,267 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,306 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
NL09 OAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo C30 (NL09 OAD) between February 2012 and September 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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- 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.
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