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AJ12 SYZ

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,889 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 117,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,017 miles

small chips to screen

Fail 19 Aug 2022 101,017 miles

small chips to screen

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,993 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,354 miles

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,672 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge [ 215/45/18/93Y ]

Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,672 miles

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

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge [ 215/45/18/93Y ]

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,301 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SYZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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