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SW62 ECT

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,563 mi
Last recorded99,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 ECT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 99,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Damage to light lens not effecting light emitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 95,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2021 82,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,440 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,655 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,887 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,709 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 46,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,582 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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SW62 ECT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SW62 ECT, 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 SW62 ECT registered?

SW62 ECT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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