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C3 VLV

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,169 mi
Last recorded45,169 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 45,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 34,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,796 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 30,796 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,599 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 26,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,072 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 3 Aug 2017 22,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,196 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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C3 VLV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C3 VLV, 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 C3 VLV registered?

C3 VLV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is C3 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 VLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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