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SG62 GJJ

2012 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,002 mi
Last recorded88,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 88,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,132 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,378 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front front exhaust flexi

Fail 14 Jun 2024 76,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front front exhaust flexi

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,879 miles

SLIGHT TRAVEL

Steering system slightly rough DUE TO BOTH TOP STRUT BEARINGS (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT TRAVEL

Steering system slightly rough DUE TO BOTH TOP STRUT BEARINGS (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,672 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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SG62 GJJ 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 GJJ, 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 GJJ registered?

SG62 GJJ is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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