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AK10 KAO

2010 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,184 mi
Last recorded144,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 KAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,184 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (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))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 132,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 131,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,526 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,253 miles

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Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,449 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,841 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,124 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,124 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,404 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 22,474 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AK10 KAO is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AK10 KAO, 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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AK10 KAO is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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