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GU62 OGZ

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,790 mi
Last recorded48,790 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 OGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 48,790 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 48,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Screw in outer tread ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,060 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades do not clear screen efficiently (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,002 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 45,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,562 miles

Central Chip / small cracks in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn almost to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 28,401 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU62 OGZ is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 GU62 OGZ, 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 GU62 OGZ registered?

GU62 OGZ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is GU62 OGZ safe to buy?

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