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SL62 DFZ

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 DFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,403 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 86,398 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 81,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,437 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 57,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,161 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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SL62 DFZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL62 DFZ, 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 SL62 DFZ registered?

SL62 DFZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is SL62 DFZ safe to buy?

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