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BT12 OSF

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OSF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,115 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 93,115 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 89,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,221 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,940 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,993 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cracks on n/s rear tyre

under tray insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,651 miles

Nearside Front nsf h'lamp lens slightly damaged

osf wheel arch liner slightly insecure and osf sill trim slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 37,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front nsf h'lamp lens slightly damaged

osf wheel arch liner slightly insecure and osf sill trim slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,557 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,557 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT12 OSF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT12 OSF, 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 BT12 OSF registered?

BT12 OSF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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