2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · LR12 EFS
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2012. Recorded mileage 89,723 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LR12 EFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 89,723 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: Good
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.
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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.
LR12 EFS Mileage History
- 23/11/202269,879 mi
- 01/11/202373,817 mi+3,938 mi
- 09/10/202482,651 mi+8,834 mi
- 11/10/202482,703 mi+52 mi
- 22/10/202589,723 mi+7,020 mi
Average of roughly 6,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR12 EFS 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 (LR12 EFS) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 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.
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