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Y27 CMT

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,154 mi
Last recorded114,154 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 CMT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 114,154 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,287 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 99,283 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2020 73,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,149 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,180 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y27 CMT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc 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 Y27 CMT, 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 Y27 CMT registered?

Y27 CMT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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