2011 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · 417 VFC
2011 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12/03/2011. Recorded mileage 101,371 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
417 VFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 101,371 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: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
417 VFC Mileage History
- 10/06/202270,517 mi
- 01/06/202379,259 mi+8,742 mi
- 07/06/202492,518 mi+13,259 mi
- 06/06/2025101,371 mi+8,853 mi
- 06/06/2025101,371 mi
Average of roughly 10,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
417 VFC 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 2011 Volvo C30 (417 VFC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (417V Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 417VFC.