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M29 GEL

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,865 mi
Last recorded102,865 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 GEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded too steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,206 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 73,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,614 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,306 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

nearside rear brake pads showing wear

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake discs showing wear and corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

nearside rear brake pads showing wear

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake discs showing wear and corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,731 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 31 Mar 2015 28,374 miles

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)

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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M29 GEL is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M29 GEL, 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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M29 GEL is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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