2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · SV09 UBW
2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2009. Recorded mileage 103,470 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
SV09 UBW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2022
- 103,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
SV09 UBW Mileage History
- 13/04/201221,283 mi
- 13/04/201221,283 mi
- 07/11/201224,778 mi+3,495 mi
- 01/11/201338,069 mi+13,291 mi
- 01/11/201338,069 mi
- 04/12/201452,426 mi+14,357 mi
- 08/01/201660,270 mi+7,844 mi
- 08/02/201766,896 mi+6,626 mi
- 08/02/201766,896 mi
- 06/08/201875,260 mi+8,364 mi
- 12/09/201981,096 mi+5,836 mi
- 12/09/201981,096 mi
- 25/02/202083,259 mi+2,163 mi
- 12/02/202190,141 mi+6,882 mi
- 12/02/202190,141 mi
- 08/03/2022103,469 mi+13,328 mi
- 09/03/2022103,470 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,299 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
SV09 UBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo C30 (SV09 UBW) between April 2012 and March 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
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.
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