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BG12 UHL

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UHL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 90,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 84,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 75,799 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 75,797 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 70,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 67,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner drive shaft boot split slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,727 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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BG12 UHL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG12 UHL, 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 BG12 UHL registered?

BG12 UHL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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