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MF62 PFD

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 PFD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,945 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn edges

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,941 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

O/S/F tyre worn edges

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,780 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 107,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,344 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,816 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 73,816 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 67,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 67,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,744 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 59,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,379 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 51,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,528 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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MF62 PFD is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF62 PFD, 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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MF62 PFD is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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