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NC12 XBW

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 122,202 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 122,202 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,737 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,424 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,973 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,963 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 36,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,203 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,458 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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NC12 XBW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NC12 XBW, 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 NC12 XBW registered?

NC12 XBW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is NC12 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 XBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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