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SA12 AXV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 AXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 132,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,934 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 107,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,878 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,757 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,095 miles

Carried out emissions test and passed, unable to record results due to printer not working.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 91,095 miles

Carried out emissions test and passed, unable to record results due to printer not working.

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,366 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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SA12 AXV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA12 AXV, 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 SA12 AXV registered?

SA12 AXV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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