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DY12 LWX

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,715 mi
Last recorded139,715 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LWX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 139,715 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2025 139,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,588 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe x2 (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tailpipe heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2024 121,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe x2 (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tailpipe heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit high spots at inner tread (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,392 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 36,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,071 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 23,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DY12 LWX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY12 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 LWX registered?

DY12 LWX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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