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OL59 OLY

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL59 OLY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 134,835 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 116,948 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 116,947 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,944 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 113,944 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak HEADER TANK LEAKING

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,896 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,507 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm remaining but wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.5mm remaining but wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,645 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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OL59 OLY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OL59 OLY, 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 OL59 OLY registered?

OL59 OLY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is OL59 OLY safe to buy?

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