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BK12 TGJ

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 TGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,320 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 98,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,355 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,602 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,449 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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BK12 TGJ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK12 TGJ, 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 BK12 TGJ registered?

BK12 TGJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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