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LS61 AUA

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,841 mi
Last recorded146,841 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 AUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 146,841 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm edges worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 140,010 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm edges worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 136,031 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,950 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 120,070 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 120,057 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 98,009 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 98,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder bald

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder bald.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 456,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder bald

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder bald.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,366 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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LS61 AUA is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LS61 AUA, 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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LS61 AUA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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