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YK12 YSU

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,504 mi
Last recorded54,504 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,589 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fault (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,632 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,306 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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YK12 YSU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YK12 YSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 YSU registered?

YK12 YSU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 YSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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