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WM12 XGS

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XGS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 113,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket is broken off by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,475 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone back rubber bush split/worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone back rubber bush split/worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVIS Rear rubber wiper blade split and worn to excess

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,168 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 70,168 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,938 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,433 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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WM12 XGS 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 WM12 XGS, 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 WM12 XGS registered?

WM12 XGS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is WM12 XGS safe to buy?

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