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NJ62 NKU

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 NKU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 117,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,698 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Undertray slightly loose

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,215 miles

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

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

undertray slightly loose

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,345 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 80,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,081 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 12,857 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 NKU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ62 NKU, 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 NJ62 NKU registered?

NJ62 NKU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is NJ62 NKU safe to buy?

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