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AK62 OYB

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,912 mi
Last recorded91,912 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,439 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,228 miles

dog facilities in the rear unable to check seat belts

Fail 22 Jan 2021 53,228 miles

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

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

dog facilities in the rear unable to check seat belts

Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,961 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog guard fitted. ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 42,965 miles

Front both tyres wear inner edges.

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall worn.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 42,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked nearside to center. (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front both tyres wear inner edges.

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall worn.

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls worn, inner badly,[ run flat]

Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,452 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 36,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 20,878 miles

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

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 OYB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 OYB registered?

AK62 OYB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AK62 OYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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