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TY05 OCT

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,529 mi
Last recorded123,529 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY05 OCT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 123,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s suspension arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,875 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear partly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os: rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os + ns 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Park Brake slightly lazy

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,100 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 63,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm Remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,826 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,032 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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TY05 OCT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TY05 OCT, 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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TY05 OCT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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