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LM12 AUY

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 114,676 miles

tested in wet condition

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,668 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2020 76,348 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,541 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LM12 AUY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

LM12 AUY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 AUY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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