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RO12 XBZ

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,590 mi
Last recorded42,590 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 42,590 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 40,442 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 38,970 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 38,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 14 Dec 2021 35,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 33,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 32,316 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 32,316 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre very close to limit and worn badly on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 28,187 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 28,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,725 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 24,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 20,454 miles

offside and nearside front tyres tread getting low and worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,189 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Tyre tread On 3mm & Very Low Outer Edges 205 50 17 93W Extra Load Continental

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,024 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 XBZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol 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 RO12 XBZ, 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 RO12 XBZ registered?

RO12 XBZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is RO12 XBZ safe to buy?

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