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AU12 YJS

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,244 mi
Last recorded145,244 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YJS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 145,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 145,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 145,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight is loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Zone B over 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,963 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,784 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 104,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish 235/35/ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,004 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 85,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,656 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jan 2019 72,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2018 61,050 miles

Cut/s in both front tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 51,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,062 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,374 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 39,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (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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AU12 YJS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU12 YJS, 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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AU12 YJS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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