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LR12 KSV

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,887 mi
Last recorded94,887 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KSV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 89,453 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 83,376 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 61,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,959 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 53,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (3.5.1g)

O S F N S F TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 24,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KSV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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