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LFZ 5033

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 5033
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,431 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,329 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 46,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 43,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 40,593 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 50,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 37,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 35,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,067 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,573 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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LFZ 5033 is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 LFZ 5033, 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 LFZ 5033 registered?

LFZ 5033 is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is LFZ 5033 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 5033 shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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