2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · ME08 MDE
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 83,117 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
ME08 MDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 83,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
ME08 MDE Mileage History
- 23/08/202466,914 mi
- 26/08/202466,915 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202576,919 mi+10,004 mi
- 03/09/202576,919 mi
- 30/04/202683,117 mi+6,198 mi
Average of roughly 9,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ME08 MDE 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 2012 Volvo C30 (ME08 MDE) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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