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NJ62 SKV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,772 mi
Last recorded96,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 96,772 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 96,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 95,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 91,428 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,199 miles

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

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

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

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2023 84,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,128 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2022 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,653 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,500 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 May 2019 57,358 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,217 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,996 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 36,996 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,544 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,544 miles

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

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

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 SKV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black 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 NJ62 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

NJ62 SKV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NJ62 SKV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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