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SM12 YXC

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,720 mi
Last recorded140,720 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,720 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 140,423 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,883 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 128,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 108,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 103,764 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,034 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,032 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,313 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,680 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,679 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,535 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 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.

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