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PK61 XAC

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 XAC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,188 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 134,101 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 134,101 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 5 Dec 2023 119,848 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 119,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,032 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,407 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,172 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,598 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 31,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,635 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 27,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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PK61 XAC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK61 XAC, 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 PK61 XAC registered?

PK61 XAC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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