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SA12 HLF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 HLF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,830 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded middle and rear (not leaking gasses)

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,063 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 71,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,355 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,915 miles

4 x shock absorbers corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,149 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,672 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 HLF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HLF, 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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SA12 HLF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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