2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · DM04 VRO
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2012. Recorded mileage 89,536 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
DM04 VRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 89,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
DM04 VRO Mileage History
- 13/01/202254,460 mi
- 19/01/202368,025 mi+13,565 mi
- 04/01/202473,639 mi+5,614 mi
- 03/01/202578,647 mi+5,008 mi
- 31/12/202589,536 mi+10,889 mi
Average of roughly 8,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DM04 VRO 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 (DM04 VRO) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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