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RF12 XRT

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XRT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 102,145 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2025 98,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,499 miles

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

Front coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,497 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking When under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,405 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 58,405 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,234 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,939 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XRT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF12 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

RF12 XRT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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