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SD12 WWS

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 WWS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 97,639 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 97,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 88,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted restricting the view of some testable items

Fail 25 Nov 2021 78,863 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge severally distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,537 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,035 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,723 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 WWS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD12 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

SD12 WWS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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