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FR61 OEL

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,719 mi
Last recorded138,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 OEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 138,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,453 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 105,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,173 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly stepping

Fail 13 Jan 2017 57,173 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly stepping

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,082 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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FR61 OEL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 FR61 OEL, 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 FR61 OEL registered?

FR61 OEL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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