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NA12 VJU

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,304 mi
Last recorded91,304 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 91,304 miles

Front sub-frame corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corrosion

exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,878 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 76,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 72,091 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 72,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 65,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 65,858 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 63,555 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 63,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 58,765 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 58,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,654 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front position lamps dim

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,445 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

no revs for emissions cleen exhaust

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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NA12 VJU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White 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 NA12 VJU, 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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NA12 VJU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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