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YF12 PYD

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 PYD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 68,588 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant below min

Pass 12 Jun 2025 58,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 58,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners on both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slight stepping on inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,564 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 51,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,565 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2023 46,565 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 40,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 35,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,364 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,483 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 PYD is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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