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YC12 UHM

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,892 mi
Last recorded119,892 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UHM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 119,892 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 106,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 90,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,937 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion around edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 84,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint ,securing bolt fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion around edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 59,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 50,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 43,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,836 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs showing white colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,372 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YC12 UHM is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YC12 UHM, 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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YC12 UHM is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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