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T5 PWN

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 PWN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 113,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,345 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 110,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge bald, cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, tread perished and cracking 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread & within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread & within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,763 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 104,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,449 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 100,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,586 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 94,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end locking but loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,480 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,676 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 71,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,772 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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T5 PWN is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T5 PWN, 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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T5 PWN is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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