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MW12 ZRN

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,426 mi
Last recorded91,426 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ZRN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 9 Nov 2024 84,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,573 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 28 Oct 2023 77,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,005 miles

haead lamp slight insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2019 56,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,193 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 33,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,456 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 24,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,517 miles

Nearside 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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MW12 ZRN is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MW12 ZRN, 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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MW12 ZRN is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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