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YS12 PFO

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 PFO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,329 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 46,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 43,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 40,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 37,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 35,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,855 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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YS12 PFO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YS12 PFO, 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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YS12 PFO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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