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T55 BRV

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,684 mi
Last recorded132,684 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 BRV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,684 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front side and headlamps dim, just ok

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 122,385 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front side and headlamps dim, just ok

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,920 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 102,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,437 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,254 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,034 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,931 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,652 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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T55 BRV is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc 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 T55 BRV, 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 T55 BRV registered?

T55 BRV is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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