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AJ12 LXS

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LXS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,797 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 88,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,036 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Jul 2023 75,036 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,145 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 60,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,801 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Jul 2020 51,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,071 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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AJ12 LXS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 AJ12 LXS, 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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AJ12 LXS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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