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ML12 NZW

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 82,929 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 78,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front sidelamps dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

damage to front bumper

o/s & n/s wing repeaters loose

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,929 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint excessive play and rubber boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 69,566 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 69,566 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 64,072 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 54,876 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 54,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 46,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing more + sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing more + sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 10 May 2016 32,655 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 32,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 26,540 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 26,540 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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ML12 NZW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NZW, 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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ML12 NZW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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