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SM62 GMG

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GMG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 127,173 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 127,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,309 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,227 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 119,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 117,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 113,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside dipped bean slightly dim

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,081 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,081 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2017 82,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 82,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,853 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,248 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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SM62 GMG is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM62 GMG, 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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SM62 GMG is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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