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DW03 MCR

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,087 mi
Last recorded107,087 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 MCR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 107,087 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 107,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,664 miles

Central small exhaust blow in between exhaust pipes

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,805 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 44,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

some travel in hand brake

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,322 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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DW03 MCR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DW03 MCR, 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 DW03 MCR registered?

DW03 MCR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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