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AO12 ZDA

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZDA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,924 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,924 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,315 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 62,315 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 54,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,732 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 38,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,105 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 ZDA is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

AO12 ZDA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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