2012 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · YF61 VMJ
2012 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02/02/2012. Recorded mileage 78,150 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1999cc
YF61 VMJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 78,150 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: 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.
YF61 VMJ Mileage History
- 10/06/202268,412 mi
- 23/05/202371,117 mi+2,705 mi
- 11/06/202474,631 mi+3,514 mi
- 29/05/202578,150 mi+3,519 mi
Average of roughly 3,281 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YF61 VMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo C30 (YF61 VMJ) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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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