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YX12 UAS

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 UAS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexible pipe over braid is detached

Fail 1 Aug 2026 91,588 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexible pipe over braid is detached

Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,912 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 73,912 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,782 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 50,782 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,329 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 32,329 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 30,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,395 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,124 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 21,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak on power steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe on rear of power steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 18,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak on power steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe on rear of power steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,557 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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YX12 UAS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX12 UAS, 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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YX12 UAS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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