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MA62 DYT

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 DYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 130,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 130,168 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,485 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2023 119,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2021 106,723 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 106,723 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,533 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 76,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,856 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 58,151 miles

2 1/2ltrs oil added for test

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive front body damage

Fail 27 May 2017 58,151 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

2 1/2ltrs oil added for test

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive front body damage

Pass 23 May 2016 47,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres scrubbing off inner edges

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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MA62 DYT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA62 DYT, 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 MA62 DYT registered?

MA62 DYT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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