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LK12 AAV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 69,022 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osf broken coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,628 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,182 miles

brake test weight been set wrongly at 1750 kgs, tested at 1350 kgs

Fail 23 Jun 2023 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (LED bulbs fitted) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake test weight been set wrongly at 1750 kgs, tested at 1350 kgs

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,951 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 43,430 miles

Rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,384 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 30,898 miles

N/S REAR ALLOY SLIGHT BEND INNER RIM EDGE...

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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LK12 AAV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK12 AAV, 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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LK12 AAV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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