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A9 XMK

2010 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,341 mi
Last recorded123,341 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XMK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,341 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front wheels protruding arches (spacers fitted) (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 123,297 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer rot hole (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front wheels protruding arches (spacers fitted) (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,797 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 110,774 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors covered in tint and no longer reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,112 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,112 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 88,255 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,029 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,067 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,845 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,750 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,326 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,983 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 50,403 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,403 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,648 miles

nsf headlamp bulb dimmer than osf

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A9 XMK is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 71,660 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 A9 XMK, 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 16 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 XMK registered?

A9 XMK is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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