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LR12 ECW

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 ECW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 144,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2025 139,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape and side wall damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 123,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,232 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,333 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,760 miles

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 tray and engine cover

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,944 miles

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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LR12 ECW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR12 ECW, 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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LR12 ECW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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