2013 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · LR13 DHO
2013 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 61,895 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR13 DHO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 61,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
LR13 DHO Mileage History
- 15/02/202241,480 mi
- 16/01/202352,950 mi+11,470 mi
- 16/01/202352,950 mi
- 25/10/202361,895 mi+8,945 mi
Average of roughly 12,084 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LR13 DHO 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 2013 Volvo C30 (LR13 DHO) between February 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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