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BJ62 JYY

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 JYY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 85,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front deep cut in side wall of tyre

both front road springs corroded

front and rear discs corroded

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,065 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,132 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,132 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,064 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,989 miles

chip front windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,138 miles

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

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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BJ62 JYY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ62 JYY, 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 BJ62 JYY registered?

BJ62 JYY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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