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A1 YPO

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,952 miles

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 2 Sep 2024 100,840 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly split

Puncture in both rear tyres

Rear brake pipes swelling under protective coating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,258 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe swelling under protective coating

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on inside edges (borderline legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 85,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.43 actual 0.44 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on inside edges (borderline legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,624 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,811 miles

front tyres wearing low

wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,407 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 36,407 miles

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

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

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

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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A1 YPO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 A1 YPO, 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 A1 YPO registered?

A1 YPO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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