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YB61 VLR

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 VLR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing lumpy inner edge(flat spots 2/1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,897 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing lumpy inner edge(flat spots 2/1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,548 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 96,370 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,102 miles

both front tyres uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres excessive wear inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,497 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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YB61 VLR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YB61 VLR, 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 YB61 VLR registered?

YB61 VLR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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