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A24 KWJ

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,058 mi
Last recorded103,058 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 KWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 102,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 94,100 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 94,100 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords middle band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear springs on offside corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface broken on edge (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 76,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in middle outer band. also bald on inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below legal limit in middle band. also bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,735 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,570 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 50,570 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,137 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer band..tyre also at 2mm tread depth (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,408 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,775 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 29 Aug 2015 23,775 miles

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

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

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

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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A24 KWJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A24 KWJ, 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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A24 KWJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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