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RK12 TXY

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 TXY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 93,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 84,932 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 84,932 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,315 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,748 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,801 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 67,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,318 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,845 miles

Nearside Front headight flickers slightly on idle

Fail 24 Nov 2016 43,845 miles

Nearside Front headight flickers slightly on idle

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,701 miles

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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RK12 TXY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK12 TXY, 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 RK12 TXY registered?

RK12 TXY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is RK12 TXY safe to buy?

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