2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · SL09 LVB

The current vehicle is assessed as roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a concerning maintenance trend that has shifted from a stable baseline to a deteriorating pattern. The most recent test on 2026-02-02 at 117,796 miles was passed, but this result was immediately followed by a failure on 2026-02-02 at 117,793 miles, a gap of only 3 miles. This immediate failure sequence suggests that the vehicle has not been properly serviced since the initial pass, leading to a rapid accumulation of defects. The subsequent MOTs in 2024 and 2023 both failed, with the 2024 entry failing at 113,267 miles while the 2023 entry only failed at 113,238 miles, indicating a consistent decline in mechanical condition over the past two years. The mileage pattern reveals a significant disparity between the vehicle's age and its operational output. The car is approximately 17 years old with 117,796 miles recorded, which corresponds to roughly 6,929 miles per year. While the average annual mileage is typical for this age group, the sheer volume of miles since the initial 2026 test implies that the vehicle has been driven for a very long time without adequate maintenance. The gap between the 2026 and 2024 tests is minimal (3 miles), and the 2023 test was only 10 miles shorter than the 2024 failure, suggesting that the vehicle has likely accumulated wear on critical components like suspension bushings, brake pads, and steering rack joints during this extended period. Given the recurring failure of the registration plate lamp, coil springs, and brake pads, the vehicle presents a serious structural risk. The history shows that the front and rear suspension components, including the coil springs and steering rack inner joints, have been corroded and have failed multiple times, indicating that the structural integrity of the vehicle's chassis and suspension is compromised. The lack of a recent MOT and the presence of multiple failures on critical components suggest that the owner has likely skipped basic upkeep, allowing wear to escalate into dangerous conditions. A buyer must now perform an on-site inspection to verify the condition of the suspension bushes, brake discs, and steering rack, as the vehicle's mechanical health is currently at a high risk of imminent failure.