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GF12 FBL

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 FBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 154,540 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 13 Oct 2025 154,415 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2024 146,317 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 146,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 137,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,047 miles

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge 205/55/16 P7

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,047 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking + binding on slightly (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin will req discs blue in colour (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge 205/55/16 P7

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,299 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner side wall starting crack

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,679 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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GF12 FBL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey 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 GF12 FBL, 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 GF12 FBL registered?

GF12 FBL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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