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GK62 YKL

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,691 mi
Last recorded183,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 183,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 183,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 180,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 180,820 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front flexi brake pipe not secured in the central position

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 174,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 165,605 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 165,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 146,076 miles

Nearside Rear slight camber angle present on rear hub assembly

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 146,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability full suspension arm nsr not alined as manufactures spec (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,967 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav/phone holder removed ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,412 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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GK62 YKL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK62 YKL, 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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GK62 YKL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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