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LR61 EFY

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,122 mi
Last recorded72,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 EFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,122 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,344 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 68,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,583 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 46,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,824 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 36,820 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both discoloured showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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LR61 EFY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LR61 EFY, 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 LR61 EFY registered?

LR61 EFY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 January 2012.

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