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AF12 UOV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,686 mi
Last recorded78,686 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UOV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 73,854 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,871 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,329 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,201 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,134 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v gaiter has slight grease seepage.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner tread.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner c/v gaiter has slight grease seepage.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner tread.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 30,182 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 UOV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOV, 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 UOV registered?

AF12 UOV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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