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YC12 UHP

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 62,901 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,164 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 56,163 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 45,457 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,370 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,775 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clean lean burn engine

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 23,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,448 miles

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

emissions too low to register

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 UHP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC12 UHP, 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 YC12 UHP registered?

YC12 UHP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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