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AV62 HRU

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HRU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 148,879 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 148,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 148,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 139,246 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 132,889 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 132,744 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 117,667 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,753 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2022 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very strong advisory worn on inside very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,614 miles

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

n/s o/s rear indicators faiding in colour

undetrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,346 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,344 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))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,957 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2017 72,887 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,594 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear pads 4mm.

nails in o/s/r tyre.

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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AV62 HRU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV62 HRU, 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 AV62 HRU registered?

AV62 HRU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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