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L31 ANK

2012 Volvo C30

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,689 mi
Last recorded83,689 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 ANK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,689 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,172 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,597 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,565 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also nearside central. stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,695 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 50,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 330,101 miles

stone chip in os screen

Pass 21 May 2015 23,744 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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L31 ANK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L31 ANK, 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 L31 ANK registered?

L31 ANK is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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