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NX12 UBC

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,973 mi
Last recorded39,973 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 UBC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 39,973 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 39,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 30,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,040 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 29,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 29,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,327 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 27,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 26,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NX12 UBC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NX12 UBC, 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 NX12 UBC registered?

NX12 UBC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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