2012 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · EY59 MON
2012 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2012. Recorded mileage 160,968 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
EY59 MON Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 160,968 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: Average
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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.
EY59 MON Mileage History
- 12/05/2022159,769 mi
- 11/05/2023160,491 mi+722 mi
- 07/05/2024160,689 mi+198 mi
- 06/05/2025160,968 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EY59 MON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo C30 (EY59 MON) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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.