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M1 MGS

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,650 mi
Last recorded35,650 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 MGS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 33,116 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,733 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,698 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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M1 MGS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M1 MGS, 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 M1 MGS registered?

M1 MGS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is M1 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 MGS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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