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Y444 PEP

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,153 mi
Last recorded116,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 PEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 100,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 80,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 71,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 71,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 59,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,824 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,028 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,028 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,897 miles

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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Y444 PEP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y444 PEP, 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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Y444 PEP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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