2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · OV59 FCA
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/11/2009. Recorded mileage 143,123 miles. MOT valid until 04/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
OV59 FCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 143,123 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: Good
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.
OV59 FCA Mileage History
- 05/04/202278,263 mi
- 05/04/202395,084 mi+16,821 mi
- 03/04/2024113,211 mi+18,127 mi
- 04/04/2025125,169 mi+11,958 mi
- 09/03/2026143,123 mi+17,954 mi
Average of roughly 16,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV59 FCA 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 (OV59 FCA) between April 2022 and March 2026.
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.