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F23 ARB

2012 Volvo C30

Yellow Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,041 mi
Last recorded123,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 ARB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,041 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 123,013 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,928 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,015 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,808 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,880 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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F23 ARB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Yellow with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F23 ARB, 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 F23 ARB registered?

F23 ARB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is F23 ARB safe to buy?

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