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PY12 FUU

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 FUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 129,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,911 miles

Air box cover missing

Coolant bottle cracked

Dip beam fault on dash but operation ok

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 117,911 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Air box cover missing

Coolant bottle cracked

Dip beam fault on dash but operation ok

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

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

Offside Floor pan guard hanging down at front edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2023 84,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 84,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 70,238 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,160 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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PY12 FUU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY12 FUU, 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 PY12 FUU registered?

PY12 FUU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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