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J13 PMA

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 PMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2026 128,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 128,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 20 Mar 2024 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 107,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,728 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 88,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,844 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 103,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,466 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s headlamp dim

o/s/r light broken

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 79,243 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 79,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,601 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,591 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,636 miles

under body shields fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,286 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,195 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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J13 PMA is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 J13 PMA, 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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J13 PMA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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