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AY12 WEU

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,644 mi
Last recorded152,644 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WEU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 152,644 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front lower windscreen showing a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 152,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e , m l. light on [at time of testing] (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear n/s number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front lower windscreen showing a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 144,285 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 144,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,331 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,157 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 114,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,929 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,140 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,032 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 82,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,541 miles

passenger front inner position lamp inop

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,339 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 WEU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY12 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

AY12 WEU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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