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C30 BLU

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,773 mi
Last recorded75,773 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 BLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 75,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 72,656 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 51,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,536 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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C30 BLU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C30 BLU, 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 C30 BLU registered?

C30 BLU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is C30 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C30 BLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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