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LR12 LKY

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,585 mi
Last recorded59,585 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 LKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 59,585 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,010 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 57,010 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 52,479 miles

Coolant leak from radiator unit ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,769 miles

Front brake discs scored/lipped from the inner face

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre balding from the inner side +perishing+tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside repeater lamps damage/lens broken (strong advice)

body work damage all around

both headlamps has a slight movement

front wipers smearing slightly +nearside front wiper has a slight judder

Fail 29 Nov 2021 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front brake discs scored/lipped from the inner face

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre balding from the inner side +perishing+tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside repeater lamps damage/lens broken (strong advice)

body work damage all around

both headlamps has a slight movement

brake fluid level slightly low

front wipers smearing slightly +nearside front wiper has a slight judder

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides lens Side repeater damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2020 45,776 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides lens Side repeater damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,021 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 41,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,814 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,361 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cut on s/walls

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

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 LKY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

LR12 LKY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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