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GU12 VZK

2012 Volvo C30

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,076 mi
Last recorded109,076 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VZK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 109,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,569 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 89,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,611 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 70,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,423 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

n/s side repeater damaged but working

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,349 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,361 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,345 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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GU12 VZK is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU12 VZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 VZK registered?

GU12 VZK is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 VZK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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