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EC55 JMC

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,014 mi
Last recorded111,014 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC55 JMC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 111,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 111,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,874 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 109,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,577 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,565 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 20,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 19,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,084 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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EC55 JMC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EC55 JMC, 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 EC55 JMC registered?

EC55 JMC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is EC55 JMC safe to buy?

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