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FV12 YKJ

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,827 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 84,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,877 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Dec 2018 46,723 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,312 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 36,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,433 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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FV12 YKJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV12 YKJ, 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 FV12 YKJ registered?

FV12 YKJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is FV12 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 YKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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