2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · RW08 BYE
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/03/2012. Recorded mileage 118,890 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
RW08 BYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 118,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
RW08 BYE Mileage History
- 15/02/202390,498 mi
- 09/02/2024102,069 mi+11,571 mi
- 07/02/2025115,258 mi+13,189 mi
- 21/03/2026118,836 mi+3,578 mi
- 27/03/2026118,890 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 9,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RW08 BYE 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 (RW08 BYE) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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