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HJ12 OEV

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OEV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 75,314 miles

Offside headlight loose

Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,966 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 205x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 55,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,140 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,125 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 37,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,191 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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HJ12 OEV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ12 OEV, 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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HJ12 OEV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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