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R17 LUT

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

85,882 mi
Last recorded85,882 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 LUT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 83,674 miles

Nearside Rear metal in tread of tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF + OSF inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,861 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 118,848 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 78,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front - worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,718 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,718 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 89,759 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,640 miles

offside wiper is deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2019 56,611 miles

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

offside wiper is deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17, ~3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,500 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,669 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,669 miles

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

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

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 hankook (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,978 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 30,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osf tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R17 LUT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 R17 LUT, 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 R17 LUT registered?

R17 LUT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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