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OO60 ZEK

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO60 ZEK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 92,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced fit new 501 bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced replaced 477 bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced fit new 501 bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 88,425 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure mounting come away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,773 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,721 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 60,989 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside front brake pads getting low visual.

Offside front brake pads getting low visual.

Partial under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,304 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front brake pads getting low visual.

Partial under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,304 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front brake pads getting low visual.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Partial under tray fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,156 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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OO60 ZEK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OO60 ZEK, 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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OO60 ZEK is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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