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DU12 UEF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,108 mi
Last recorded148,108 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 148,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 141,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 133,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 122,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,920 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 94,920 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,824 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,810 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,222 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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DU12 UEF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU12 UEF, 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 DU12 UEF registered?

DU12 UEF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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