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SG62 GHY

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,014 mi
Last recorded52,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,137 miles

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

near side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

off side rear tyre worn to 4mm

Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

near side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

off side rear tyre worn to 4mm

Pass 27 Jul 2023 42,589 miles

Both rear inner brake discs slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. 205/50r17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 42,589 miles

Both rear inner brake discs slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. 205/50r17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,841 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,860 miles

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 27 Jul 2020 32,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2018 23,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,904 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 17,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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SG62 GHY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG62 GHY, 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 SG62 GHY registered?

SG62 GHY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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