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WR61 VXM

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,458 mi
Last recorded118,458 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 VXM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,458 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Springs, Incorrectly mounted/seated

Fail 3 Feb 2026 118,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 110,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 110,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear ,ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres both sides have excessive stepped wear in treads ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres have stepped wear in treads

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,742 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,328 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner worn on shoulder with nail in tread and appears under inflated

Offside Front Inner wing arch liner insecurely fixed

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper and wing area damaged

Offside Rear slight sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,564 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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WR61 VXM is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR61 VXM, 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 WR61 VXM registered?

WR61 VXM is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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