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SM12 YXJ

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,900 mi
Last recorded85,900 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,900 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 80,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear dust cover corroded

covers fitted

exhaust condition

exhaust heat shield condition/security

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,047 miles

both front tyres below 3mm on edges

dampness at steering rack area

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 73,047 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres below 3mm on edges

dampness at steering rack area

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 60,666 miles

Front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated at flexi joint

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at pipe connections (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 60,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated at flexi joint

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at pipe connections (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 48,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 48,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 30,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YXJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXJ, 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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SM12 YXJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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