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VN12 OCV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,686 mi
Last recorded187,686 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OCV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 187,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 183,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 179,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 170,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 170,087 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 151,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 132,100 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 132,100 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,229 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 113,229 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,331 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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VN12 OCV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 OCV, 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 VN12 OCV registered?

VN12 OCV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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