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NV12 VNE

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 VNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 30,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,549 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,092 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 24,781 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both front tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 20,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,907 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 14,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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NV12 VNE is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NV12 VNE, 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 NV12 VNE registered?

NV12 VNE is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is NV12 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 VNE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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