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VO62 XEC

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 145,999 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flexi hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded including both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower track control arm inner and outer bushes perished /splitting , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower track control arm inner and outer bushes perished /splitting , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limits in tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on min

Fail 8 Apr 2025 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flexi hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded including both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower track control arm inner and outer bushes perished /splitting , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower track control arm inner and outer bushes perished /splitting , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limits in tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on min

Pass 4 Apr 2024 129,698 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 129,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,122 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive final drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

no oil ?

Fail 5 Apr 2023 115,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive final drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

no oil ?

Pass 9 Apr 2022 100,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower arm rear bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox appears damp indicating possable leak

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower arm rear bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front gearbox appears damp indicating possable leak

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,247 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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VO62 XEC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO62 XEC, 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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VO62 XEC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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