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BF12 ORS

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,920 mi
Last recorded45,920 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ORS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on metal pipes under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,854 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,566 miles

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

anti skid service warning on ( light on)

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2023 41,566 miles

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

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

anti skid service warning on ( light on)

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2022 40,639 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,984 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2021 38,984 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,380 miles

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

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

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

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,240 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished and worn uneven

under trays and sill covers are fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,512 miles

sill covers undertray

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,892 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 ORS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF12 ORS, 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 ORS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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