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LM12 AUU

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 129,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tailgate struts not maintaining open position

Fail 22 Oct 2025 129,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing belt (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tailgate struts not maintaining open position

Pass 26 Oct 2024 122,351 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate lift struts do not safely maintain open position

Fail 26 Oct 2024 122,351 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tailgate lift struts do not safely maintain open position

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,957 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 115,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working pipe broken under bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 102,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 92,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,747 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Both rear registration lamp lenses missing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,663 miles

emission too lean to register

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,775 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,775 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM12 AUU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LM12 AUU, 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 LM12 AUU registered?

LM12 AUU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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