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HY62 YJW

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,110 mi
Last recorded129,110 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 YJW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,110 miles

Condensation in both rear lamps

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly perished/small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 129,110 miles

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

Condensation in both rear lamps

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly perished/small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,341 miles

Condensation in both rear lamps

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 118,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,024 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,024 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 92,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working BULB 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working BULB 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,724 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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HY62 YJW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY62 YJW, 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 HY62 YJW registered?

HY62 YJW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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