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AV61 SFX

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,879 mi
Last recorded91,879 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 SFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,879 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 81,104 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,014 miles

rad bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,431 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure & repair presant

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,368 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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AV61 SFX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV61 SFX, 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 AV61 SFX registered?

AV61 SFX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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