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SP12 UCU

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,598 mi
Last recorded93,598 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 UCU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,590 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,609 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant hose deteriorated and likely to fail

Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,057 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside headlamp slightly insecure

coolant hose deteriorated and likely to fail

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,587 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,615 miles

Front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 33,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,780 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 UCU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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