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DC03 ZAK

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,375 mi
Last recorded95,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZAK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear brake discs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust heatshield damaged/dented

Fail 3 Jun 2025 95,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear brake discs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust heatshield damaged/dented

Pass 3 May 2024 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage+cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 86,397 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage+cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,927 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 28 Nov 2019 53,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 53,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,278 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,867 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DC03 ZAK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White 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 DC03 ZAK, 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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DC03 ZAK is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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