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SW62 EDK

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,623 mi
Last recorded120,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 EDK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 120,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,737 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))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 114,736 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 4 Jul 2024 110,824 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 110,824 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective ns and os (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,816 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,795 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,833 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 90,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,212 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

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 EDK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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