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ML12 NZR

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,414 mi
Last recorded132,414 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NZR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 132,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,408 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,644 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft inner gaitor clip insecure and leaking grease.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,644 miles

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

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft inner gaitor clip insecure and leaking grease.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft joint clip is loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft joint clip is loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 59,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,508 miles

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

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

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 NZR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML12 NZR registered?

ML12 NZR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is ML12 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 NZR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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