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SP12 PFN

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 PFN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,220 miles

exhaust flexi badly deteriorated/leak

Fail 16 Mar 2026 91,220 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed( full system) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi badly deteriorated/leak

Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,695 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak

Fail 18 Mar 2025 78,695 miles

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 63,696 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,419 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant level on minimum

Driver's door check strap bolt loose

Exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,366 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 48,336 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2.2mm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 37,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate light output very dull (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2.2mm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,492 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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SP12 PFN is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP12 PFN, 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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SP12 PFN is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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