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DY62 HCU

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 HCU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 83,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 83,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,370 miles

Central Rear Heat shield adrift.

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread and 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread and 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 53,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,720 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,477 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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DY62 HCU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY62 HCU, 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 DY62 HCU registered?

DY62 HCU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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