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N26 CAY

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,565 mi
Last recorded143,565 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 CAY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,565 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 143,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,891 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Feb 2025 136,891 miles

Nearside Outer 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 ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,671 miles

Central Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,716 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,187 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 53,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,821 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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N26 CAY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N26 CAY, 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 N26 CAY registered?

N26 CAY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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