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SP12 PFX

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,454 mi
Last recorded60,454 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 PFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,454 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish (dated 2020)

Front brake discs very poor condition (inner face)

O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (Pipe and nuts on join at rear)

Plastic covers fitted to engine and both sills

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Oct 2025 60,454 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish (dated 2020)

Front brake discs very poor condition (inner face)

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

O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (Pipe and nuts on join at rear)

Plastic covers fitted to engine and both sills

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,726 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 51,726 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front wheel has slight vibration when spun

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2020 44,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front wheel has slight vibration when spun

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,395 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,634 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 31,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,358 miles

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,364 miles

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

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

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

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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SP12 PFX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFX, 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 SP12 PFX registered?

SP12 PFX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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