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BF12 DZA

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DZA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 87,350 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low at time of mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 66,988 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror/unit looks damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low at time of mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 58,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 48,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm + deteriorated due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm + deteriorated due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm + deteriorated due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm + deteriorated due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,389 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,335 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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BF12 DZA is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF12 DZA, 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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BF12 DZA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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