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SO12 HEU

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,150 mi
Last recorded106,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HEU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 106,150 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 106,089 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,561 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,721 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 70,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,604 miles

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Pass 16 May 2017 62,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,283 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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SO12 HEU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SO12 HEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO12 HEU registered?

SO12 HEU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SO12 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 HEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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