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CV12 PVZ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,353 mi
Last recorded78,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 PVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,353 miles

both rear brakes backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished (recommend attention)

Fail 23 Oct 2024 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished (recommend attention)

both front brake back plates heavily corroded (recommend attention)

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,957 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc back plates/dust covers corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 72,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brake discs worn but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front brake disc back plates/dust covers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,861 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge also under inflated, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear brake pads worn close to limit, recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 68,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake pad damaged, outer brake pad friction material separated from brake pad back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake pad damaged, outer brake pad friction material separated from brake pad back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge also under inflated, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear brake pads worn close to limit, recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 65,606 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,620 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 57,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,291 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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CV12 PVZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVZ, 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 CV12 PVZ registered?

CV12 PVZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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