2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · SO59 XOR
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2009. Recorded mileage 61,603 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
SO59 XOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 61,603 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: Average
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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.
SO59 XOR Mileage History
- 01/09/202147,160 mi
- 11/08/202250,397 mi+3,237 mi
- 29/08/202354,171 mi+3,774 mi
- 28/08/202458,022 mi+3,851 mi
- 20/08/202561,603 mi+3,581 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO59 XOR 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 (SO59 XOR) between September 2021 and August 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.