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SL12 CPU

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,709 mi
Last recorded113,709 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 CPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,709 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 94,007 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 94,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rapid wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 84,841 miles

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 Rapid wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,641 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 57,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,046 miles

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

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

rear slam panel has been impacted, rear boot lid latch does not meet the boot catch, boot lid has been temporary secured

Fail 7 Feb 2020 39,046 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 16,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slightly white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm( legal limit 1.6mm across centre 3/4 of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slightly white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 11,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 9,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 7,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 5,979 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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SL12 CPU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL12 CPU, 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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SL12 CPU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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