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RO12 UEK

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,741 mi
Last recorded69,741 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 UEK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,365 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and also out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,432 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,740 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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RO12 UEK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RO12 UEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO12 UEK registered?

RO12 UEK is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RO12 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 UEK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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