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SM12 YWW

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YWW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,761 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 66,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 51,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,060 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 13 Oct 2018 41,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and under car

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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SM12 YWW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM12 YWW, 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 SM12 YWW registered?

SM12 YWW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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