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WJ12 ZLV

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,691 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 82,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,523 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 71,523 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,717 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,205 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,354 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,354 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 27,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,776 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 ZLV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ12 ZLV, 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 WJ12 ZLV registered?

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

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