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RA62 DDF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 DDF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,373 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,073 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread. flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear offside and nearside, unable to to rear inners properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,987 miles

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

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape around tread 205/50/17

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs slight wear.

Fail 3 Mar 2022 50,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape around tread 205/50/17

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs slight wear.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,728 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 43,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,785 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inner edge/scuffing side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inner edge scuffing side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,246 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RA62 DDF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA62 DDF, 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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RA62 DDF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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