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VA12 DYC

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,953 mi
Last recorded47,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 47,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,700 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 41,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 41,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 36,614 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,916 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 32,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,722 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 28,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 8 May 2017 24,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2016 20,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,640 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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VA12 DYC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA12 DYC, 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 VA12 DYC registered?

VA12 DYC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is VA12 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 DYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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