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GN61 AWU

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,096 mi
Last recorded37,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 AWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 32,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,827 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,378 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age cracked strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 30,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 93W conti (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))

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age cracked strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre structure starting to fail Recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,084 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre down to 3mm age cracked

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm age cracked

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,174 miles

Front Tyre edge worn

Fail 18 Jul 2017 28,174 miles

Front Tyre edge worn

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,993 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,903 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,234 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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GN61 AWU is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,521cc 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 GN61 AWU, 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 GN61 AWU registered?

GN61 AWU is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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