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SO12 BFA

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 141,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 134,570 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 124,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,812 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 121,812 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,717 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,717 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,867 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Rear pads low

Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Rear tyre low

Rear pads low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 42,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,741 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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SO12 BFA is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO12 BFA, 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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SO12 BFA is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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