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LR62 GYS

2012 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 GYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,462 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 87,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,379 miles

Front Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2023 80,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,498 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 68,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,384 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,253 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,253 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))

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,795 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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)

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LR62 GYS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR62 GYS, 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 LR62 GYS registered?

LR62 GYS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LR62 GYS safe to buy?

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