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RJ12 EAE

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,619 mi
Last recorded160,619 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EAE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 160,619 miles

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

aux. belt poor.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 151,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 151,481 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush. Start split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side,NSR&OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR&OSR shock absorbers misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR tyre worn on inner edge.(Skipping) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 130,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side, NSF&OSF. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested Both side, due to wrong beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush. Start split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side,NSR&OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR&OSR shock absorbers misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR tyre worn on inner edge.(Skipping) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,742 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,238 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Aug 2015 74,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission clean no print out

Fail 8 Aug 2015 73,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission clean no print out

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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RJ12 EAE is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ12 EAE, 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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RJ12 EAE is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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