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EK12 SXP

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,581 mi
Last recorded166,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SXP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 166,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 155,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 27 Jan 2025 155,765 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))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.99mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake lag - 22%

Fail 30 Jan 2024 138,187 miles

Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.99mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake lag - 22%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.74mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing / losing shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,456 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gator deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 124,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gator deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,910 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front brake slight lag - 18%

Pass 31 Oct 2020 98,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 85,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 77,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 May 2016 41,510 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 28 May 2015 27,476 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EK12 SXP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK12 SXP, 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 EK12 SXP registered?

EK12 SXP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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