2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · OV12 LOV
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 142,561 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,561 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.
OV12 LOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 142,561 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: Excellent
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.
OV12 LOV Mileage History
- 15/11/2021118,841 mi
- 12/11/2022126,619 mi+7,778 mi
- 28/10/2023135,517 mi+8,898 mi
- 02/11/2024140,323 mi+4,806 mi
- 24/01/2026142,561 mi+2,238 mi
Average of roughly 5,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV12 LOV 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 (OV12 LOV) between November 2021 and January 2026.
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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