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SY61 OVE

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 OVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,385 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers / undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2023 80,385 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,309 miles

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,006 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,284 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald inner edges 205/50x17

Fail 17 Jan 2019 57,284 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald inner edges 205/50x17

Pass 13 Jan 2018 46,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,284 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,278 miles

emissions test c/out no output detected / too clean to produce printout

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,550 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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SY61 OVE is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY61 OVE, 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 SY61 OVE registered?

SY61 OVE is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SY61 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 OVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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