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CA61 BAU

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,563 mi
Last recorded53,563 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 53,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 23 May 2017 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,138 miles

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 31,893 miles

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

Nearside 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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CA61 BAU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CA61 BAU, 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 CA61 BAU registered?

CA61 BAU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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