2012 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · TY05 OCT
2012 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 123,529 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,529 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
TY05 OCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 123,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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TY05 OCT Mileage History
- 08/03/202395,942 mi
- 11/03/2024107,875 mi+11,933 mi
- 24/03/2025118,848 mi+10,973 mi
- 16/03/2026123,526 mi+4,678 mi
- 20/03/2026123,529 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TY05 OCT 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 (TY05 OCT) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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