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GE59 GAR

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,752 mi
Last recorded110,752 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE59 GAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 110,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,308 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 108,307 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has some travel and could be adjusted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,310 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 97,536 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,228 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,529 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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GE59 GAR is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GE59 GAR, 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 GE59 GAR registered?

GE59 GAR is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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