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SV12 KNG

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,266 mi
Last recorded38,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 KNG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 38,189 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 38,189 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,381 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 25,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,290 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,874 miles

small cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,632 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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SV12 KNG 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 84.6%.

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 SV12 KNG, 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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What year was SV12 KNG registered?

SV12 KNG is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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