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OY12 ZVB

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,033 mi
Last recorded87,033 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZVB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,033 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 87,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,996 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,696 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 47,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,979 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,988 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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OY12 ZVB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY12 ZVB, 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 OY12 ZVB registered?

OY12 ZVB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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