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GU12 ZPM

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,117 mi
Last recorded107,117 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ZPM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,117 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 102,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,026 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 93,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,862 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,438 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 45,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,805 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,380 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres wearing fronts on edges rears castlated on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 19,380 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres wearing fronts on edges rears castlated on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 7,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,502 miles

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

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

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 ZPM is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU12 ZPM, 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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GU12 ZPM is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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