2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Diesel · SL62 EHO
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/09/2012. Recorded mileage 178,688 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
SL62 EHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 178,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
SL62 EHO Mileage History
- 12/09/2023147,243 mi
- 12/09/2023147,243 mi
- 11/09/2024162,367 mi+15,124 mi
- 11/09/2024162,367 mi
- 08/09/2025178,688 mi+16,321 mi
Average of roughly 15,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL62 EHO 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 (SL62 EHO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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