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PK12 TBO

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,919 mi
Last recorded168,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 TBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 168,919 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 161,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test empty tax holder / phone holder mirror danglie

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 154,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked seats folded and load area full

Pass 13 Jun 2023 140,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 140,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 140,317 miles

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

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified EGR valve electrics have been disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 130,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 113,708 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,334 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,334 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 78,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,191 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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PK12 TBO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK12 TBO, 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 PK12 TBO registered?

PK12 TBO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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