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CP12 DLX

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,656 mi
Last recorded90,656 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,373 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

manufactures engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,939 miles

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

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

manufactures engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,655 miles

manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,908 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 48,908 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,283 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Visual emission test carried out - vehicle emited no readings

Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Visual emission test carried out - vehicle emited no readings

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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CP12 DLX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP12 DLX, 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 CP12 DLX registered?

CP12 DLX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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