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AX61 BMV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,652 mi
Last recorded101,652 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 BMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 99,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,838 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,249 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,360 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre in a poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,607 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,405 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)

osf seat belt slight fraying at fully extended

Fail 3 Nov 2014 28,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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)

osf seat belt slight fraying at fully extended

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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AX61 BMV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX61 BMV, 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 AX61 BMV registered?

AX61 BMV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AX61 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 BMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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