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CE62 PHU

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 PHU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 113,850 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

Fail 30 Jun 2026 113,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,074 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 104,071 miles

Brake locking device missing parking brake lever faulty (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 85,407 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 85,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,677 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 15,501 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,762 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 11,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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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CE62 PHU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 CE62 PHU, 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 CE62 PHU registered?

CE62 PHU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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