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LR12 LJF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,054 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,881 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides outer walls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test carplay unit ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding under rubber cover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding under rubber cover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,227 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 85,227 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,847 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK NEAR THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER REAR PADS ARE

Fail 16 Jul 2021 73,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK NEAR THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER REAR PADS ARE

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,080 miles

THE DAMAGE TO THE OSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IN NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSF INNER CV GAITER MAYBE LEAKING GREASE

THE NSR TYRE IS NEAR THE LEGALMIN IN PLACES AND WEARING UNEVENLY

Fail 24 Jun 2020 68,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMT TELL TALE WAS ON AT ONE POINT.

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

THE DAMAGE TO THE OSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IN NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSF INNER CV GAITER MAYBE LEAKING GREASE

THE NSR TYRE IS NEAR THE LEGALMIN IN PLACES AND WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,979 miles

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

THE OSF OUTER PAD LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 has ply or cords exposed outer side wall due to damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

THE OSF OUTER PAD LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

Pass 5 May 2018 56,113 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

service light on

Fail 5 May 2018 56,113 miles

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

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service light on

Pass 26 May 2017 48,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Quite high travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,072 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 LJF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LJF, 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 LR12 LJF registered?

LR12 LJF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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