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DE62 HZU

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,326 mi
Last recorded38,326 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 38,326 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 38,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,985 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,951 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 27,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,372 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 17,372 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,846 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HZU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

DE62 HZU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DE62 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HZU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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