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LC12 BCZ

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,561 mi
Last recorded105,561 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,561 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 105,556 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,866 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,810 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Door mirror damaged side repeater loose but not considered insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes N/S AND O/S deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 55,445 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (205/50/17 93w) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes N/S AND O/S deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 41,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,372 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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LC12 BCZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 LC12 BCZ, 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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LC12 BCZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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