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DF61 HVZ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 HVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front washer jet is not working

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

Offside front headlamp is loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 81,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 69,120 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,514 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 65,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,730 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 57,730 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

front brakes makes sound but physically ok

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,833 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF61 HVZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF61 HVZ, 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 DF61 HVZ registered?

DF61 HVZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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