2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · M1 MGS
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/10/2012. Recorded mileage 35,650 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,650 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.
M1 MGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 35,650 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: 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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M1 MGS Mileage History
- 23/09/202130,733 mi
- 22/09/202231,956 mi+1,223 mi
- 20/09/202333,116 mi+1,160 mi
- 17/10/202434,403 mi+1,287 mi
- 18/09/202535,650 mi+1,247 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M1 MGS 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 (M1 MGS) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 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.
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