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AJ12 LNW

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,634 mi
Last recorded149,634 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LNW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 145,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 140,945 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 137,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 134,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 130,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 128,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 114,253 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 114,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TOP SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 4 May 2018 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 81,651 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 81,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,162 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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AJ12 LNW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 LNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ12 LNW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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