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BJ12 DSO

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DSO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 82,392 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera

Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,235 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 65,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts to tread, visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount bearing slight notch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished/split slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount bearing slight notch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,626 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 32,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 22,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 DSO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 BJ12 DSO, 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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BJ12 DSO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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