2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · R30 WAX
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2012. Recorded mileage 11,743 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
R30 WAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 11,743 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.
R30 WAX Mileage History
- 11/12/20219,880 mi
- 22/12/202210,439 mi+559 mi
- 15/03/202410,671 mi+232 mi
- 03/03/202511,325 mi+654 mi
- 30/06/202611,743 mi+418 mi
Average of roughly 409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R30 WAX 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 (R30 WAX) between December 2021 and June 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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