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KM61 UNW

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,821 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 144,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 129,304 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,597 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,597 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 108,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,780 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,879 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,401 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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KM61 UNW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KM61 UNW, 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 KM61 UNW registered?

KM61 UNW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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