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HV62 VDL

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 VDL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 88,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,961 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 77,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,739 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 68,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,874 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 57,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 36,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,573 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,127 miles

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

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

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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HV62 VDL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV62 VDL, 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 HV62 VDL registered?

HV62 VDL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is HV62 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 VDL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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