2009 Volvo C30 2.0L Diesel · VN09 OSM
2009 Volvo C30 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2009. Recorded mileage 144,141 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1997cc
VN09 OSM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2023
- 144,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
VN09 OSM Mileage History
- 25/06/201219,771 mi
- 25/06/201219,771 mi
- 04/07/201323,206 mi+3,435 mi
- 25/07/201429,112 mi+5,906 mi
- 18/07/201542,633 mi+13,521 mi
- 18/07/201542,633 mi
- 06/05/201643,929 mi+1,296 mi
- 11/05/201756,380 mi+12,451 mi
- 02/05/201868,573 mi+12,193 mi
- 02/05/201868,573 mi
- 04/05/201984,068 mi+15,495 mi
- 07/11/2020111,037 mi+26,969 mi
- 07/11/2020111,038 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/2021121,983 mi+10,945 mi
- 13/12/2021121,983 mi
- 10/12/2022130,422 mi+8,439 mi
- 09/12/2023144,047 mi+13,625 mi
- 13/12/2023144,141 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 10,847 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
VN09 OSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo C30 (VN09 OSM) between June 2012 and December 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2023 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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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