2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · SD59 VHC
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/10/2009. Recorded mileage 66,619 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
SD59 VHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 66,619 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
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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.
SD59 VHC Mileage History
- 04/10/202160,154 mi
- 04/10/202261,639 mi+1,485 mi
- 06/10/202363,229 mi+1,590 mi
- 03/10/202464,850 mi+1,621 mi
- 06/10/202566,619 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 1,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD59 VHC 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 (SD59 VHC) between October 2021 and October 2025.
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.