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GN12 LCG

2012 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 LCG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,726 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 21 Oct 2025 91,726 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,241 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 15 Sep 2023 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,954 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 50,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,872 miles

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

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

engine under tray wet with oil

Fail 19 Sep 2019 44,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine under tray wet with oil

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,141 miles

under tray wet with oil

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,422 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyres wearing outside edges

Offside Front Tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,013 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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GN12 LCG is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GN12 LCG, 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 GN12 LCG registered?

GN12 LCG is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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