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B15 BWM

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,191 mi
Last recorded33,191 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BWM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 33,191 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 33,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 32,472 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 32,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 30,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 27,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 23,371 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 23,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 21,548 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 21,510 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

emissions too low to register

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jan 2019 21,449 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 20,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 10,200 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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B15 BWM is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B15 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B15 BWM registered?

B15 BWM is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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