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YP62 PYL

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 PYL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 80,258 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,127 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,605 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 63,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,335 miles

Nearside Front cut in tread unable to see ply or cord

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,322 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,131 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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YP62 PYL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP62 PYL, 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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What year was YP62 PYL registered?

YP62 PYL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YP62 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 PYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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