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SY12 PXR

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,958 mi
Last recorded101,958 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 PXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,958 miles

nsr tyre stepped

osr side light one light not working

Fail 9 Feb 2026 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

nsr tyre stepped

osr side light one light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,707 miles

Nearside Rear step wear to inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2025 94,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear step wear to inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,880 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 84,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,770 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 75,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front backing plate rubbing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,754 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 60,802 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,314 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,173 miles

Front shield fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,173 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front shield fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY12 PXR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY12 PXR, 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 SY12 PXR registered?

SY12 PXR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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