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AV12 PLX

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,740 mi
Last recorded79,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 79,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 74,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 69,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 65,443 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 61,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 57,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,813 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 52,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,242 miles

undertrays obscuring view.

Pass 6 May 2015 34,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 PLX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 PLX, 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 AV12 PLX registered?

AV12 PLX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AV12 PLX safe to buy?

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