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AJ12 SYX

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,069 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,728 miles

NSF tyre has cuts in side wall but not showing cords

Fail 12 Aug 2016 22,728 miles

NSF tyre has cuts in side wall but not showing cords

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,981 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 SYX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYX, 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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What year was AJ12 SYX registered?

AJ12 SYX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is AJ12 SYX safe to buy?

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