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SM62 SSU

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 SSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,245 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 40,923 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 36,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 20,760 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 18,391 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 18,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 13,957 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 9,795 miles

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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SM62 SSU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 SSU, 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 SM62 SSU registered?

SM62 SSU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is SM62 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 SSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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