2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · SH03 MOB
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/11/2012. Recorded mileage 76,455 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
SH03 MOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 76,455 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.
SH03 MOB Mileage History
- 10/11/202167,079 mi
- 08/11/202267,358 mi+279 mi
- 06/03/202470,596 mi+3,238 mi
- 27/02/202574,937 mi+4,341 mi
- 26/02/202676,455 mi+1,518 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH03 MOB 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 (SH03 MOB) between November 2021 and February 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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