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VE12 OVW

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,352 mi
Last recorded80,352 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,352 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 69,336 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 Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,224 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 36,375 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 36,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 26,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 18,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OVW is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White 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 OVW, 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 VE12 OVW registered?

VE12 OVW is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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