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KU12 MVV

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,245 mi
Last recorded148,245 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 MVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 148,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 148,245 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,644 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 94,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

n/s rear tyre bold on the inner edge Advise attention

o/s rear tyre bold on the inner edge Advise attention

Pass 23 Jan 2021 79,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,986 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,463 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated slide collar loose (5.2.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 24,346 miles

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

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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KU12 MVV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU12 MVV, 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 KU12 MVV registered?

KU12 MVV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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