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SV12 ZNJ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

186,590 mi
Last recorded186,590 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 186,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 186,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 185,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 185,772 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 184,859 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 184,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 184,169 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 184,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,418 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 179,407 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear of vehicle.

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 179,407 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear of vehicle.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 139,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inter cooler pipe split (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity bulb out (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,072 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats folded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats folded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,588 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,291 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 ZNJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SV12 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

SV12 ZNJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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