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JU12 HOW

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,597 mi
Last recorded33,597 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU12 HOW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 33,597 miles

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

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

exhaust system has been modified.

Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 25,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 22,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 19,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 16,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 12,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 12,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 11,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 11,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 10,518 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 9,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JU12 HOW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JU12 HOW, 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 JU12 HOW registered?

JU12 HOW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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