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140,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror indicator repeater lense damage resulting in jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possibly due to bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm excessively damaged/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from drivers view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Upper and lower track control arms slightly damaged/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid t-piece leaking, replaced during test (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy/un-even inner edges
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp not working both no. plate lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres starting to wear low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo C30?
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SM12 YXC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?
SM12 YXC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 July 2012.
Is SM12 YXC safe to buy?
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