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B1 LOR

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,637 mi
Last recorded62,637 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 LOR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 43,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,047 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,153 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN

Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 15,076 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 8,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 8,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 8,654 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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B1 LOR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B1 LOR, 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 B1 LOR registered?

B1 LOR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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