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L7 PAT

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PAT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 61,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 45,904 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have slight scoring/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 36,654 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slight cut to tread pattern in places

Pass 10 May 2018 34,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 11 May 2015 25,748 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L7 PAT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L7 PAT, 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 L7 PAT registered?

L7 PAT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is L7 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 PAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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