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WU12 XSJ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,199 mi
Last recorded60,199 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 60,199 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,008 miles

Flexi worn, brackets broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, not yet through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,007 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,322 miles

Both front lower arm, rear bushes worn

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,772 miles

Both front lower arm, rear bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,870 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,219 miles

offside headlamp is slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,064 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have a reduced dampening effect- no visible leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU12 XSJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WU12 XSJ, 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 WU12 XSJ registered?

WU12 XSJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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