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SW12MMA
2012 VOLVO C30
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SW12MMA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model C30
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,677 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,597 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,970 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,622 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,045 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022 15 Jun 20266 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,223 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 40% (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,946 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,937 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,816 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,698 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 15 Jun 202618 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,913 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 15 Jun 202625 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,671 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017 15 Jun 202628 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,304 MI
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SW12MMA was registered on 2012-08-22
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