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RJ12 EAP

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EAP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 43,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 36,188 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,705 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,562 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 29,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leak from o/s/r wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 29,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leak from o/s/r wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 25,277 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 25,277 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 22,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 18,334 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,995 miles

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

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

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 EAP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAP, 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 RJ12 EAP registered?

RJ12 EAP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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