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BV12 OUS

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OUS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 101,386 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,309 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Have Faded Amber Bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Have Faded Amber Bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,150 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,900 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,294 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 24,294 miles

Offside 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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BV12 OUS 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 BV12 OUS, 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 BV12 OUS registered?

BV12 OUS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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