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AY12 ZLN

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,492 mi
Last recorded66,492 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZLN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,150 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slightly cracked/ perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,643 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 ZLN is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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