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YF12 LPJ

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,209 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Osf/Nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 92,100 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2024 87,876 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive tranmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 87,876 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive tranmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 85,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 85,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 77,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 52,211 miles

n/s/rear & o/s/front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,877 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,724 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,651 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 43,625 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,149 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,067 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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YF12 LPJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF12 LPJ, 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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YF12 LPJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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