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RE62 BEL

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,639 mi
Last recorded122,639 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 BEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,639 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 122,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on front exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 109,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour two lights are blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on front exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 90,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 90,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,774 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no smoke detected

Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,740 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres are worn on their inner edges exposing plys 205/50R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no smoke detected

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,508 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall minor cuts no cords visible.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 42,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall.205/50/17 93W. (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall minor cuts no cords visible.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,172 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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RE62 BEL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE62 BEL, 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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RE62 BEL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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