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VE61 VLH

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,579 mi
Last recorded106,579 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 VLH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,955 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,166 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,166 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))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,571 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,045 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 40,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE61 VLH is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE61 VLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE61 VLH?

You can check the full history of VE61 VLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE61 VLH registered?

VE61 VLH is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is VE61 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 VLH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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