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BV12 VYS

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,436 mi
Last recorded105,436 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,318 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 78,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,991 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,203 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,200 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 17,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV12 VYS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

BV12 VYS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is BV12 VYS safe to buy?

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