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LT12 FJJ

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 FJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,767 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 95,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 85,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,336 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 64,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,936 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 61,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,905 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,762 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear washer inop

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,098 miles

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

offside front & nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 41,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 28,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,253 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 21,253 miles

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

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

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

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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LT12 FJJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT12 FJJ, 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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LT12 FJJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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