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SV12 YKO

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,724 mi
Last recorded131,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YKO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 131,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 121,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 105,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,942 miles

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

Nearside headlamp intensity

n/s/f & o/s/f inner cv boots splitting BORDERLINE

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,112 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

SV12 YKO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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