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M23 GDE

2012 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,709 mi
Last recorded49,709 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 GDE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 49,709 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 49,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,126 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 46,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 41,919 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 41,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,643 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 13,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,822 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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M23 GDE is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M23 GDE, 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 M23 GDE registered?

M23 GDE is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is M23 GDE safe to buy?

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