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CV12 PVX

2012 Volvo C30

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,632 mi
Last recorded169,632 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 PVX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 169,632 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 169,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also disc has got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 164,473 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view/inspection of sill

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 164,473 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view/inspection of sill

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 153,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 144,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 132,895 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 132,895 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,424 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV12 PVX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV12 PVX, 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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CV12 PVX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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