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AK12 VNS

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VNS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 95,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 90,017 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 87,060 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 85,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres 2/3000 miles, also slightly out of shape

Pass 12 May 2022 82,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2022 82,943 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2021 80,099 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 77,760 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted ns and os (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 1 May 2019 75,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4k left in them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,375 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 65,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,280 miles

Emissions tested and met, too clean to read on DSM.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 35,150 miles

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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AK12 VNS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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