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E23 UTB

2012 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,014 mi
Last recorded86,014 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 UTB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 86,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 77,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 67,202 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 17 May 2022 56,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,826 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,826 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 24 May 2018 44,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,888 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E23 UTB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E23 UTB, 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 E23 UTB registered?

E23 UTB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is E23 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 UTB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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