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LM12 EDJ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,895 mi
Last recorded123,895 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,846 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,533 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 65,377 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut side wall (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,520 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 51,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 37,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EDJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LM12 EDJ, 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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LM12 EDJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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