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ML12 NZH

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NZH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 98,570 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 98,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,577 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 85,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 73,677 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 73,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog Seat belt wedged in clasp, Removed and checked - All ok (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2019 62,147 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

Front brake pads wearing halfway

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

Pass 2 May 2018 53,601 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing half way

Fail 1 May 2018 53,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads wearing half way

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,964 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,964 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight inbalance on rear service brake

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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ML12 NZH is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML12 NZH, 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 ML12 NZH registered?

ML12 NZH is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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