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YR12 WKL

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,025 mi
Last recorded70,025 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,025 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 70,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 48,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone has play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 36,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 20,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,764 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 11,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,503 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 WKL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 WKL, 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 YR12 WKL registered?

YR12 WKL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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