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YR12 VCP

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

211,010 mi
Last recorded211,010 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VCP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 211,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 203,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts close to limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 203,832 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Road wheel has a welding defect Weld repair cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 198,441 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 192,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 185,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 179,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 170,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 166,678 miles

Nearside Front wiper

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres worn uneavenly

all tyres worn uneavenly

chip in offside of windscreen border zone A

Pass 23 Aug 2017 161,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,180 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,638 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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YR12 VCP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc 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 YR12 VCP, 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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YR12 VCP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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