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FR12 CVM

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,919 mi
Last recorded69,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 CVM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 69,919 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,696 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 65,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,590 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 52,835 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 49,143 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 46,065 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel (requires adjustment)

Fail 29 May 2019 46,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel (requires adjustment)

Pass 29 May 2018 44,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,352 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,042 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 32,492 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FR12 CVM is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FR12 CVM, 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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FR12 CVM is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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