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GK12 ABF

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,578 mi
Last recorded55,578 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ABF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 55,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,683 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17 Dot 45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 49,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17 Dot 45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,526 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 46,967 miles

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Pass 24 Aug 2019 45,215 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 205/60r17

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,067 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,019 miles

Nearside Front cuts in tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front cuts in tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GK12 ABF is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK12 ABF, 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 GK12 ABF registered?

GK12 ABF is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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