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AO12 HXC

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,050 mi
Last recorded135,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,050 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 135,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,913 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 126,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 117,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,242 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,947 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,695 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 66,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear/Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Front Outer Secondary/Marker Light Not Working

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,102 miles

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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AO12 HXC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AO12 HXC, 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 AO12 HXC registered?

AO12 HXC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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