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B3 NBT

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NBT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,131 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 99,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 94,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 90,739 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 90,739 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,444 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,944 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 45,957 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing

emissions too lean for results

Fail 25 Nov 2017 45,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

emissions too lean for results

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 37,223 miles

n/s/r tyre treads badly stepped

wear to front brake discs

wear to rear brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2016 37,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre treads badly stepped

wear to front brake discs

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,309 miles

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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B3 NBT is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B3 NBT, 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 B3 NBT registered?

B3 NBT is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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