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VO12 VHB

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,486 mi
Last recorded119,486 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,486 miles

Front Both sides shockers corroded

Front Exhaust flexi weak

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 97,082 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 60,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

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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VO12 VHB is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO12 VHB, 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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VO12 VHB is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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