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M22 BJC

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,644 mi
Last recorded99,644 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 BJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 99,644 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 99,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 90,599 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 90,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 81,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2021 60,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 43,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 10,720 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 10,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 9,954 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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M22 BJC is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M22 BJC, 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 M22 BJC registered?

M22 BJC is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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