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LO12 LSF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,295 mi
Last recorded72,295 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 LSF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,889 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front offside and nearside tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded sections of the tyres

Fail 6 Sep 2019 61,889 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front offside and nearside tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded sections of the tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 42,061 miles

exhaust emission test carried out, reading to low to register

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

wear to edges of both front tyres

Fail 11 May 2017 42,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust emission test carried out, reading to low to register

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,793 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 33,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LO12 LSF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO12 LSF, 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 LO12 LSF registered?

LO12 LSF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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