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NG12 BAV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,635 mi
Last recorded163,635 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 163,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 163,632 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 151,445 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 143,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 143,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shockers feel soft

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,498 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,515 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 82,276 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm center tread & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm center tread & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm center tread & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm center tread & worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NG12 BAV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NG12 BAV, 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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NG12 BAV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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