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WV61 LBU

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,143 mi
Last recorded156,143 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 LBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 156,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 May 2024 152,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 146,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 103,194 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,478 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 69,705 miles

covers on outer sills

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,458 miles

covers on outer sills

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight lip front discs

Slight lip rear discs

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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WV61 LBU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV61 LBU, 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 WV61 LBU registered?

WV61 LBU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is WV61 LBU safe to buy?

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