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AK12 VDV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,572 mi
Last recorded133,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,572 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 133,572 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 126,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,060 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres chunking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 77,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 32,454 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 VDV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

AK12 VDV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 VDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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