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AV62 TZO

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,787 mi
Last recorded202,787 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 202,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken but not affecting operation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly feathred (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 202,787 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken but not affecting operation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly feathred (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 189,594 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 176,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 176,033 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 159,540 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 146,305 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Jan 2021 137,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall ( 205/50x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,000 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 8 Jan 2020 126,999 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Mishapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Handbrake travel excessive

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pads low

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,210 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall-no cords exposed

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall-no cords exposed

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,471 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,219 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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AV62 TZO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV62 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

AV62 TZO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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