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DG12 XPD

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,437 mi
Last recorded72,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XPD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 72,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on passenger side not in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,277 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush of lower wishbone deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has damage but still secure at time of test

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 53,269 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush of lower wishbone deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has damage but still secure at time of test

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 48,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,899 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone big bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone big bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,970 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 33,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,681 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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DG12 XPD is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DG12 XPD, 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 DG12 XPD registered?

DG12 XPD is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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