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VE12 AKK

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,366 mi
Last recorded109,366 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 AKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 109,366 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,548 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 56,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 42,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,817 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 30,817 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 27,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,086 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,199 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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VE12 AKK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VE12 AKK, 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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VE12 AKK is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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