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SN12 HZY

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN12 HZY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 75,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 54,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,072 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing /stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot leaking around fixing strap / no hole or split found

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 43,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing /stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot leaking around fixing strap / no hole or split found

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 36,981 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,796 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look lower than outer pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 29,796 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look lower than outer pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 23,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,913 miles

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

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

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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SN12 HZY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SN12 HZY, 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 SN12 HZY registered?

SN12 HZY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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