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SH12 OMO

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,938 mi
Last recorded98,938 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 OMO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,938 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 81,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 79,854 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 71,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 66,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 55,375 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2020 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,147 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,752 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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SH12 OMO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SH12 OMO, 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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SH12 OMO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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