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RJ12 XBE

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,634 mi
Last recorded54,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 54,634 miles

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

underbody components corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2026 54,631 miles

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

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

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 53,089 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,338 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,246 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 41,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,853 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has damage but no cords exposed

Pass 5 May 2015 20,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 20,487 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 XBE 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 68.8%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

RJ12 XBE is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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