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BJ12 CHZ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,160 mi
Last recorded114,160 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,160 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 114,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,832 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 95,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 40,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,637 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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BJ12 CHZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ12 CHZ, 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 BJ12 CHZ registered?

BJ12 CHZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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