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SB62 TUW

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 TUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,538 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 147,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Nov 2020 133,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,602 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 126,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 108,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,400 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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SB62 TUW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB62 TUW, 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 SB62 TUW registered?

SB62 TUW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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