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P8 VJP

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,172 mi
Last recorded93,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 VJP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 93,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,795 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,795 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 69,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,039 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P8 VJP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P8 VJP, 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 P8 VJP registered?

P8 VJP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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