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FL62 UVW

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 UVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward mounting bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,545 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres getting low ( 3mm )

Pass 12 Jan 2024 123,045 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 118,462 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,918 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 112,917 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,315 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread + worn/bold inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Dec 2017 86,304 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 86,304 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,606 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm +worn/bold inner edge +cut to outer side wall

o/s/r t tyre cracking in tread + 3mm tread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,886 miles

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

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

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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FL62 UVW 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 80%.

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 FL62 UVW, 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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FL62 UVW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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