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DM04 VRO

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM04 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 89,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,639 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear slight only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,460 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 43,412 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure both hangers burst off front pipe and flexi joint split in danger of falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,275 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hung items blocking drivers clear view of the road ahead removed ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 16,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 14,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,245 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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DM04 VRO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DM04 VRO, 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 DM04 VRO registered?

DM04 VRO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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