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AK12 VXX

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body has surface rust

Pass 14 Feb 2025 124,718 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 119,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 119,308 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,433 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,703 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 78,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,558 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,558 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,902 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 24,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red 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 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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