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DU61 FDZ

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 119,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 119,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 116,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 116,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,418 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 99,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,093 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,146 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,063 miles

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

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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DU61 FDZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU61 FDZ, 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 DU61 FDZ registered?

DU61 FDZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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