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SM61 MHZ

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 MHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Intake to airbox pipe is split

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 71,857 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition top of windscreen its detached (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Intake to airbox pipe is split

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,632 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting broken off may weld back on ? (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting broken off may weld back on ? (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 58,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 54,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn to max 1.6mm limit advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn very near to cords to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn please keep checked (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner and outer edges please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 30,153 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 30,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,620 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 22,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SM61 MHZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM61 MHZ, 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 SM61 MHZ registered?

SM61 MHZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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