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GF12 JTX

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 109,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 109,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Pass 22 May 2024 102,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 94,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 94,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 87,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and scored/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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 wearing low to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 76,629 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 76,629 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 70,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 46,182 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 46,182 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 39,728 miles

Lower covers fitted restricting viewing access to components

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 31,635 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 JTX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

GF12 JTX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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