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GF12 JSX

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,925 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,511 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 49,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,714 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 28,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 13,388 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 13,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,751 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 10,751 miles

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

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 JSX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF12 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

GF12 JSX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is GF12 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 JSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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