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AL59 SAL

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,379 mi
Last recorded55,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 SAL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 40,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus worn on both edges 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 39,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge (205/50r17

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight leak on radiator

Fail 21 Nov 2020 39,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge (205/50r17

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight leak on radiator

Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,735 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges/side walls. 205/50r17 Dot24/13

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 36,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges/side walls. 205/50r17 Dot24/13

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall dot code 2413 (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall dot code 2413 (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,214 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,742 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 22,742 miles

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

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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AL59 SAL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL59 SAL, 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 AL59 SAL registered?

AL59 SAL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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