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FR12 UPO

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 UPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 105,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 97,698 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 92,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,230 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 81,230 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 76,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front springs have lower coils that are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rubber is splitting on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rubber is splitting on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside engine hydromount is worn

Fail 18 May 2021 76,881 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded front springs have lower coils that are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rubber is splitting on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rubber is splitting on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside engine hydromount is worn

Pass 28 May 2020 72,133 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 72,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,220 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underside trays obscuring view.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FR12 UPO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FR12 UPO, 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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FR12 UPO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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