2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · GF61 VRW
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/01/2012. Recorded mileage 152,733 miles. MOT valid until 23/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
GF61 VRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 152,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
GF61 VRW Mileage History
- 16/11/2023133,949 mi
- 10/12/2024140,669 mi+6,720 mi
- 19/12/2024140,684 mi+15 mi
- 24/12/2025157,730 mi+17,046 mi
- 24/12/2025152,733 mi-4,997 mi
Average of roughly 8,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GF61 VRW 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 (GF61 VRW) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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