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AF62 YZM

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YZM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 121,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 121,249 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 110,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to chords on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 101,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,822 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread has uneven wear

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,026 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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AF62 YZM is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF62 YZM, 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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AF62 YZM is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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