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AY12 JDO

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,392 mi
Last recorded170,392 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 JDO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 170,392 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 166,574 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Apr 2023 161,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,764 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 27 Oct 2020 152,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush which bolts to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 144,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,731 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 99,908 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads getting low

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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AY12 JDO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 JDO, 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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AY12 JDO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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