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GK12 URO

2012 Volvo C30

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 URO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 81,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,833 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 73,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mount bush is pulling out and splitting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mount bush is pulling out and splitting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,848 miles

Nearside Front dip beam light intensity reduced

Nearside Front position lamp light intensity reduced

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,685 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 50,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2018 50,314 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 49,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,391 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 36,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 27,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 URO is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK12 URO, 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 URO registered?

GK12 URO is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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