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LV62 RPY

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,156 mi
Last recorded128,156 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 RPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 128,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted stopping the full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake caliper slightly seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,355 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,454 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 79,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,773 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 62,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LV62 RPY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LV62 RPY, 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 LV62 RPY registered?

LV62 RPY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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