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AK62 HBU

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,438 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 53,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,377 miles

Dipstick not fully pushed home, allowing oil mist to escape.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,406 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 47,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,610 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 45,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,575 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,488 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,936 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,015 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,204 miles

Advise n/s front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Advise o/s /f and n/s /r tyres on 3mm

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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AK62 HBU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK62 HBU, 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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AK62 HBU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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