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YT12 ESF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,046 mi
Last recorded91,046 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ESF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,046 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 79,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 70,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,178 miles

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

slight corrosion under car/suspension components

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 4 May 2023 62,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

slight corrosion under car/suspension components

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 6 May 2022 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,704 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,431 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,314 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,187 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 19,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,730 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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YT12 ESF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT12 ESF, 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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YT12 ESF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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