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2012 Volvo C30

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 SUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 97,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,099 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,135 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,887 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 38,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,213 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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FW12 SUV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Yellow 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 FW12 SUV, 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 FW12 SUV registered?

FW12 SUV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 June 2012.

Is FW12 SUV safe to buy?

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