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LR12 EEP

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,084 mi
Last recorded138,084 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 EEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 138,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 138,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 128,283 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 128,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both and bushes very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 118,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,659 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 89,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 60,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,851 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LR12 EEP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR12 EEP, 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 EEP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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