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AY12 ARF

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ARF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 65,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 65,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 60,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 60,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 56,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 56,562 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Shark toothed,on the Inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,198 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,871 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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AY12 ARF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 ARF, 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 AY12 ARF registered?

AY12 ARF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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