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SM62 GZG

2012 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,026 mi
Last recorded112,026 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 106,908 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,081 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,060 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,974 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 75,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,238 miles

Rear Tyres showing signs of splitting in between tread blocks and on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,515 miles

front tyre's worn on edges

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 GZG is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM62 GZG, 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 SM62 GZG registered?

SM62 GZG is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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