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AK12 MWN

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,383 mi
Last recorded138,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 138,383 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 135,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 135,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 132,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 132,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,420 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 112,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak /grease securing clip deteriorated ? (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight leak/grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,377 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,373 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))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,936 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,057 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,057 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,211 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 MWN is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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