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RE62 VBY

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 VBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 121,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 22% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,959 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 102,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,314 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just starting to wear thin. Inner pads especially. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth starting to wear low. 2.0mm avg left. (Opposite tyre has 3.0mm avg left.) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,735 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 VBY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE62 VBY, 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 RE62 VBY registered?

RE62 VBY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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