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YR62 OBS

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OBS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 87,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 86,359 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,818 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,182 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,181 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

front lower suspension arm bushes perished and weak

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 46,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,308 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes detaching

nearside rear tyre at 2mm and offside rear at 3mm

offside rear indicator slightly white

Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,291 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,415 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 22,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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YR62 OBS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR62 OBS, 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 YR62 OBS registered?

YR62 OBS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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