2011 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · AF61 XCE
2011 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 92,757 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF61 XCE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2020
- 92,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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.
AF61 XCE Mileage History
- 12/09/201433,889 mi
- 15/09/201433,892 mi+3 mi
- 09/05/201658,035 mi+24,143 mi
- 09/05/201658,035 mi
- 26/07/201774,471 mi+16,436 mi
- 24/01/201877,664 mi+3,193 mi
- 25/01/201877,664 mi
- 22/01/201982,707 mi+5,043 mi
- 20/01/202092,757 mi+10,050 mi
Average of roughly 10,992 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
AF61 XCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo C30 (AF61 XCE) between September 2014 and January 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
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 wearModerate
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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