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YD12 WOA

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WOA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Calliper (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,261 miles

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

Rear Corrosion underside

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,155 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,737 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,282 miles

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

Radiator mounting bracket bent

Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,282 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Radiator mounting bracket bent

Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator mounting bracket bent

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,705 miles

Radiator mounting bracket bent

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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YD12 WOA is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 WOA, 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 YD12 WOA registered?

YD12 WOA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YD12 WOA safe to buy?

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