2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · RO59 UAD

The Volvo C30 presents as roadworthy based on the most recent test. In the June 2025 examination at 77,237 miles, the tester passed the car with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing consecutive annual passes and zero advisories across the visible history. A single anomaly appears in early June 2024 but produced no logged mechanical faults. The car is 17 years old with 77,237 recorded miles, averaging roughly 4,543 miles per year. The records trace steady annual use: 50,324 miles in June 2022, 59,020 in June 2023, 67,506 at the failed test and 67,508 at the pass five days later in June 2024, then 77,237 in June 2025. This reflects light private running with no rapid accumulation or gaps. The clean sheet across five years suggests previous owners met statutory testing but the sparse defect data gives little insight into proactive care. Despite the absence of flagged defects, the vehicle's age demands a physical inspection of common C30 wear points. The tester logged no corrosion on structural members, yet 17 years invites rust on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or fracture. Verify brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, though the MOT shows no binding calipers. Examine exhaust emissions and tyre sidewalls for age-related degradation not captured by annual tests. The June 2024 fail with no defects recorded warrants a direct query. The subsequent pass at 67,508 miles with no defects implies a non-mechanical rejection, possibly documentation or identification. Buyer should confirm the reason with DVSA. Otherwise, the low mileage and clean test history indicate a lightly used car that has received at least minimal upkeep.