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AF12 NMX

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NMX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 75,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 67,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,181 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,946 miles

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,765 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 40,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,697 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 35,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 29,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm lower bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm lower bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,750 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres worn , rear n/s on min pass (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,318 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,183 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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AF12 NMX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 NMX, 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 AF12 NMX registered?

AF12 NMX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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