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NJ12 SGU

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 SGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 111,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 111,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 107,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,620 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 93,620 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,865 miles

Front Both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,033 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,033 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front orange side lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,983 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 33,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 30,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NJ12 SGU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol 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 NJ12 SGU, 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 NJ12 SGU registered?

NJ12 SGU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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