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C30 DOM

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 DOM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just about meets standards (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just about meets standards (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seen above fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 70,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 70,234 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 66,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,930 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,347 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,414 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,053 miles

Offside Rear tyre low/cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 6,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 6,854 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, 205/50/17 w (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 DOM is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C30 DOM, 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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C30 DOM is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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