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WJ62 GWY

2012 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

42,105 mi
Last recorded42,105 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 42,105 miles

Parking brake lever travel slightly excessive

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,190 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear bushes ,NSF only just met mot requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

long travel on parking brake

Fail 23 Nov 2024 40,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear bushes ,NSF only just met mot requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 24 Nov 2023 37,281 miles

Front tyres both sides worn on inners WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERNS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear ,ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIRMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has excessive flat spot in tread ,ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIRMENTS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has stepped wear in tread

steering rack area misting

Pass 18 Nov 2021 32,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,281 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 26 Nov 2019 26,966 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 23,835 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 23,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has manufacture defect ONLY JUST PASSED

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 7,309 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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WJ62 GWY is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 WJ62 GWY, 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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WJ62 GWY is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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