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YD62 LWR

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 LWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 116,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear by middle joint has white corrosion causing the plastic coating to bulge (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and both have rubber sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 116,411 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear by middle joint has white corrosion causing the plastic coating to bulge (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and both have rubber sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at bottom inside cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie bar bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both at bottom inside cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie bar bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 40,108 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,994 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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YD62 LWR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD62 LWR, 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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YD62 LWR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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