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OW12 MTX

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 MTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,947 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 96,946 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,808 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 89,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,756 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 82,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,682 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 74,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 67,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 67,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,284 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 56,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,918 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut to outer edge, but not deep enough to see cordes

Pass 1 Feb 2017 31,434 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,668 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 23,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,037 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 MTX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

OW12 MTX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is OW12 MTX safe to buy?

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