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DE62 DFZ

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,390 mi
Last recorded106,390 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 DFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 89,468 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 89,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,268 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 81,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

air intake pipe split

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,374 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 41,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,884 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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DE62 DFZ 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 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 DE62 DFZ, 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 DE62 DFZ registered?

DE62 DFZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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