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S5 ATJ

2012 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 ATJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,316 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 53,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 49,787 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 40,467 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 37,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 24,784 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 24,784 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 17,921 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,466 miles

Front wiper blade smearing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 15,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewall also soft.tread depth also on 2mm with both edges bald (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 9 May 2016 11,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,730 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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S5 ATJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 2,400cc 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 S5 ATJ, 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 S5 ATJ registered?

S5 ATJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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