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X99 CEO

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,766 mi
Last recorded164,766 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 CEO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 164,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 153,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 140,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 127,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 121,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 116,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes poor condition

Fail 14 May 2021 116,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 107,158 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 107,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,312 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2015 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,907 miles

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

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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X99 CEO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X99 CEO, 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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X99 CEO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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