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CE12 JNZ

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 JNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 73,142 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 73,142 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear foot brake lower effort than off side

little reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel is high but not excessive

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,444 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 64,444 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,317 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,257 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 55,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 10 Jan 2017 45,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CE12 JNZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE12 JNZ, 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 CE12 JNZ registered?

CE12 JNZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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