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SD12 FTE

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 105,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Recommend replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 82,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 76,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 May 2022 76,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2021 69,190 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 62,595 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 62,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,281 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 54,223 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE WALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,981 miles

under trays fitted covering underside components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,715 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,067 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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SD12 FTE is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SD12 FTE, 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 SD12 FTE registered?

SD12 FTE is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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