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FN12 AEL

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,265 mi
Last recorded170,265 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 AEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 170,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 169,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 167,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 157,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 150,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 131,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 121,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 118,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 116,416 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and stepped on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 116,416 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and stepped on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,729 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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FN12 AEL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc 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 FN12 AEL, 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 FN12 AEL registered?

FN12 AEL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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