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J1 MLY

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MLY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,439 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 53,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 47,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 38,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,843 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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J1 MLY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J1 MLY, 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 J1 MLY registered?

J1 MLY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is J1 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 MLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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