2012 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · RO12 UEK
2012 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2012. Recorded mileage 69,741 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
RO12 UEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 69,741 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
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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.
RO12 UEK Mileage History
- 22/03/202255,857 mi
- 15/03/202358,530 mi+2,673 mi
- 12/03/202462,004 mi+3,474 mi
- 12/03/202566,613 mi+4,609 mi
- 19/03/202669,741 mi+3,128 mi
Average of roughly 3,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO12 UEK 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 (RO12 UEK) between March 2022 and March 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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