2011 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · LK61 AVM
2011 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 96,631 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK61 AVM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 96,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
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.
LK61 AVM Mileage History
- 10/11/201430,052 mi
- 10/11/201430,052 mi
- 07/11/201538,391 mi+8,339 mi
- 30/03/201748,156 mi+9,765 mi
- 27/03/201850,846 mi+2,690 mi
- 28/03/201953,169 mi+2,323 mi
- 29/03/201953,173 mi+4 mi
- 23/03/202055,827 mi+2,654 mi
- 29/03/202159,598 mi+3,771 mi
- 25/03/202266,121 mi+6,523 mi
- 28/03/202266,155 mi+34 mi
- 21/03/202375,237 mi+9,082 mi
- 21/03/202375,237 mi
- 03/04/202482,421 mi+7,184 mi
- 20/03/202589,166 mi+6,745 mi
- 01/04/202589,463 mi+297 mi
- 09/04/202696,631 mi+7,168 mi
- 09/04/202696,631 mi
Average of roughly 5,835 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LK61 AVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo C30 (LK61 AVM) between November 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”.
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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- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
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 wearModerate
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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