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YB12 OAZ

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,541 mi
Last recorded111,541 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 OAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,541 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,205 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,006 miles

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

Nearside headlight light output

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,801 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,933 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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YB12 OAZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White 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 YB12 OAZ, 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 YB12 OAZ registered?

YB12 OAZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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