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FT62 BUU

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,311 mi
Last recorded140,311 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 140,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 120,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,882 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and under body trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 52,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,523 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyres balding on inner edge

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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FT62 BUU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT62 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT62 BUU registered?

FT62 BUU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is FT62 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 BUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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