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HY62 PKA

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,934 mi
Last recorded159,934 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 PKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 159,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 159,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 150,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 146,167 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 145,058 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside mirror assembly has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside mirror assembly has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to front bumper sharp but not dangerous

Pass 25 Feb 2023 130,957 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckeld

Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,200 miles

Both front headlamps slightly insecure

Nearside front alloy wheel buckled

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,493 miles

Nearside front alloy wheel buckled

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 88,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,650 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 69,649 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,628 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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HY62 PKA 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 HY62 PKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 PKA registered?

HY62 PKA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is HY62 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 PKA 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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