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EX12 KLF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 KLF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 86,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 86,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,563 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed cords and tyre tread splitting away (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light in op / 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and tread peeling on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 70,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light in op / 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and tread peeling on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,335 miles

Lower protective under body shields fitted obstructing view of some components

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb in op / 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,978 miles

Vehicle undershield fitted blocking view

Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter deteriorated with grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,626 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,723 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,274 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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EX12 KLF 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 EX12 KLF, 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 EX12 KLF registered?

EX12 KLF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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