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FT62 BVP

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 59,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand-brake is a little high

Fail 1 Jul 2022 52,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand-brake is a little high

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,086 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 49,086 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,753 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 39,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,239 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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FT62 BVP is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVP, 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 FT62 BVP registered?

FT62 BVP is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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