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MJ12 JZH

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,612 mi
Last recorded90,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 JZH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 90,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Repeater lens damaged in mirror

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

Offside Repeater lens damaged in mirror

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Repeater lens damaged in mirror

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

Offside Repeater lens damaged in mirror

Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,895 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 63,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,951 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 39,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,656 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance In mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance In mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 18,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,459 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ12 JZH is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 MJ12 JZH, 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 MJ12 JZH registered?

MJ12 JZH is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is MJ12 JZH safe to buy?

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