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WJ12 VWL

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,575 mi
Last recorded69,575 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 68,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tailpipe clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,623 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread but no canvas showing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,075 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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WJ12 VWL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ12 VWL, 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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WJ12 VWL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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