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OW12 LXF

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 LXF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 119,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,720 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 114,720 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,316 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,131 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 103,037 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has marks on sidewall ( looks as if it has been run under inflated.)

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,051 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod missing link arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,601 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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OW12 LXF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OW12 LXF, 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 OW12 LXF registered?

OW12 LXF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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