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GK12 UTS

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UTS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 108,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter has a pin hole & is lightly seeping grease... Replacement recommended... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 104,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Drop link pin broken & incomplete... (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter has a pin hole & is lightly seeping grease... Replacement recommended... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement recommended... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 98,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Split. ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement recommended... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 94,471 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,872 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,809 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some component.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Lightly cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Heavily cracking within the tread area of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Heavily cracking within the tread area of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some component.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Lightly cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Heavily cracking within the tread area of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Heavily cracking within the tread area of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,058 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,518 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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GK12 UTS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTS, 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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GK12 UTS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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