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YG12 JMV

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,063 mi
Last recorded175,063 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 175,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 175,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 167,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 167,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken off lower fixing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 134,524 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NOTE! Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 54,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NOTE! Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

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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YG12 JMV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YG12 JMV, 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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YG12 JMV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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