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AK12 LNT

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,043 mi
Last recorded69,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LNT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,043 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 69,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Undertray/insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,615 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread bald on both edges

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

Offside front tyre tread bald on both edges

Offside rear tyre tread cracking and close to wear bars

Pass 12 Jan 2024 66,216 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2024 66,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,490 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 22 Dec 2022 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 58,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,247 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 33,247 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,392 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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AK12 LNT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK12 LNT, 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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AK12 LNT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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