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SP62 UTT

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UTT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,322 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 103,322 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,481 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 92,648 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 66,080 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,179 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,522 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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SP62 UTT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP62 UTT, 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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SP62 UTT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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