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AU62 USB

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,585 mi
Last recorded113,585 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 USB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Noise from steering on full lock unable to see cause

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 104,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe joint corroded and broke away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,177 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle etc has surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle etc has surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,710 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,220 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 58,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,974 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,190 miles

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

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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AU62 USB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU62 USB, 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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AU62 USB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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