2012 VOLVO C301.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
2012 VOLVO C30 — Diesel, 1560cc. This vehicle has 138,218 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo C30 (W26 LAR) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2021 and November 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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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