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AO12 HXG

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HXG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 89,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 79,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,434 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 71,434 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,444 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both + O/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaping

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaping

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaping

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,813 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,538 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyre valves perished.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 52,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyre valves perished.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,889 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,685 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts due to load in boot

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 HXG is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

AO12 HXG is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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