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GJ12 CGU

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,745 mi
Last recorded64,745 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 CGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,745 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges, 3mm circa & cracking/perishing (205-50-17 93W) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,939 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Off Side Rear number plate light dim

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,737 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cambelt side ) oil filled engine mount has burst (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 49,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush ( knocking + excess movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cambelt side ) oil filled engine mount has burst (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 40,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 33,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 25,334 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 25,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,429 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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GJ12 CGU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ12 CGU, 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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GJ12 CGU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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