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YP12 CVY

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,992 mi
Last recorded95,992 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 95,992 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,948 miles

Front Exhaust hanger after flexi section broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,241 miles

Front Position lamp not working NS and OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 53,850 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,485 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 35,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,214 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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YP12 CVY 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 YP12 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 CVY registered?

YP12 CVY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is YP12 CVY safe to buy?

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