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AY12 YCH

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,128 mi
Last recorded127,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 118,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 118,474 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front cv boot slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,279 miles

Offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 7 Feb 2023 104,279 miles

Service brake excessively binding Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,423 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 83,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,974 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 56,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,850 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 YCH is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

AY12 YCH is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AY12 YCH safe to buy?

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