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K30 RBL

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,943 mi
Last recorded173,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 RBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 173,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 165,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both severely worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

blue engine cover, WTF.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 148,332 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 148,241 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 117,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 96,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken due to excessive corrosion.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Jun 2020 96,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken due to excessive corrosion.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 63,655 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,145 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,586 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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K30 RBL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K30 RBL, 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 K30 RBL registered?

K30 RBL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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