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RF12 KFJ

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 KFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,451 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 84,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,151 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 82,148 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,884 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn slightly abnormal and feathered

Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,884 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn slightly abnormal and feathered

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,078 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)

nearside windscreen damage

Fail 22 Jun 2015 27,078 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside windscreen damage

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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RF12 KFJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RF12 KFJ, 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 RF12 KFJ registered?

RF12 KFJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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