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NJ62 LWV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,062 mi
Last recorded134,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 LWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,062 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator support corroded and holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 128,561 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2024 128,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in front suspension arms are showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Radiator support panel is corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 121,194 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in front suspension arms are showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Radiator support panel is corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is about to expose the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will expose the cords shortly. (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support panel is corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight buckle on inner rim of n/s front wheel.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 101,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is about to expose the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will expose the cords shortly. (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support panel is corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight buckle on inner rim of n/s front wheel.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,732 miles

Central Front radiator x member corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

stone chips to screen

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,093 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,631 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,854 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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NJ62 LWV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black 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 NJ62 LWV, 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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NJ62 LWV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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