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FL12 BSX

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.0mm worn and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 93,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 87,368 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 87,368 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,194 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 80,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,305 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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FL12 BSX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL12 BSX, 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 FL12 BSX registered?

FL12 BSX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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