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X70 DSR

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 DSR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,484 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 109,477 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,115 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,317 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,787 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X70 DSR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X70 DSR, 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 X70 DSR registered?

X70 DSR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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