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B22 SDS

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,648 mi
Last recorded72,648 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 SDS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,404 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 70,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,714 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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,001 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 44,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 41,958 miles

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

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 15,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 15,307 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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B22 SDS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B22 SDS, 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 B22 SDS registered?

B22 SDS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is B22 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 SDS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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