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LD12 OYS

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,383 miles

engine oil leak

hand brake near reserve limit

Fail 11 Nov 2025 110,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

hand brake near reserve limit

Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,435 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 68,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 68,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,645 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 60,177 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 60,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LD12 OYS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD12 OYS, 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 LD12 OYS registered?

LD12 OYS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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