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ORW 1M

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,390 mi
Last recorded34,390 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 1M
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 34,390 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,670 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 32,670 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 21 Aug 2024 31,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 29,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,724 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 24,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,486 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 23,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 20,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,333 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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ORW 1M is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORW 1M, 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 ORW 1M registered?

ORW 1M is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is ORW 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORW 1M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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