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CH53 COP

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,890 mi
Last recorded87,890 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 COP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 87,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,602 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,602 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 36,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 31,742 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 31,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 26,123 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 26,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 21,708 miles

slight oil weep from steering rack

Fail 19 May 2016 21,708 miles

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

slight oil weep from steering rack

Pass 22 May 2015 12,233 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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CH53 COP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 CH53 COP, 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 CH53 COP registered?

CH53 COP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is CH53 COP safe to buy?

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