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BG61 DDO

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 DDO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Tread] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Number plate bulb light intensity reduced.

Pass 2 Jan 2021 75,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 70,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,775 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,371 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 62,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,871 miles

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

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread 2mm

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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BG61 DDO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 BG61 DDO, 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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BG61 DDO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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