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RO12 WOY

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,858 mi
Last recorded136,858 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 WOY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 136,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 136,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,723 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 134,721 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Aero style blade smeary. Recommend replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear foot brake slight lag.

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

Offside screen cracked.

handbrake travel.

Fail 7 Feb 2022 120,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear foot brake slight lag.

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside screen cracked.

handbrake travel.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 111,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,308 miles

handbrake travel.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 102,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp aim poor,

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp loose.

handbrake travel.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,159 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 27,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,187 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 WOY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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