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AK12 OTB

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,940 mi
Last recorded182,940 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OTB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 182,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 168,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 168,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 163,493 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Rear bushes in both front lower arms deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 157,644 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 157,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 154,830 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small split in tread and recommend replacement soon....and tyre pressure check 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercovers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Sep 2020 155,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 141,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play advise early attension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,462 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 98,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 76,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,553 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 OTB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 AK12 OTB, 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 AK12 OTB registered?

AK12 OTB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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