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WF61 ZHO

2012 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,975 mi
Last recorded120,975 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 ZHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 120,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,468 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 113,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 105,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x Stone chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 105,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x Stone chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking+ slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking+ Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking+ slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking+ Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,622 miles

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting on inner sidewall

offside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to ply/cords & has nail in tread

offside rear position lamp has one of three bulbs not working

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,337 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OFF ON INNER EDGES - POSSIBLY CLOSE TO PLY/CORDS & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,292 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 6 Feb 2020 72,290 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN OFF ON INNER EDGE & WEARING VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

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

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,436 miles

brake pads only visualy checked

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight oil leak from engine /driveshaft

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,570 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,570 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,940 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 52,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,589 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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WF61 ZHO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF61 ZHO, 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 WF61 ZHO registered?

WF61 ZHO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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