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SG12 UNF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 UNF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,494 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 122,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,519 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect offside inner driveshaft/transmission seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,478 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,351 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,444 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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SG12 UNF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SG12 UNF, 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 SG12 UNF registered?

SG12 UNF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is SG12 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 UNF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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