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L222 CPS

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,213 mi
Last recorded42,213 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 CPS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside number plate lamp insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,005 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 38,003 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 35,128 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 35,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated breaking up (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,965 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , falken /continental (5.2.3 (e))

scrubbing front tyres

Fail 18 Aug 2022 34,965 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides smearing , 26 20" flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , falken /continental (5.2.3 (e))

scrubbing front tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 29,451 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,374 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,426 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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L222 CPS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel 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 L222 CPS, 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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L222 CPS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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