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AK10 OJY

2010 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,681 mi
Last recorded120,681 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 OJY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 120,681 miles

During Emission test slightly black smoke

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,865 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 111,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 111,648 miles

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

Coolant very low

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer split, emission test not affected (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,216 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Handbrake travel

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 Tyre heavily worn on inner edge + Cracking along treads + Cut on inner sidewall. advised to change asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has a small hole; not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 102,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Handbrake travel

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 Tyre heavily worn on inner edge + Cracking along treads + Cut on inner sidewall. advised to change asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has a small hole; not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,697 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,953 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,377 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on the inner edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near limit on inner edge but has 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near limit on inner edge but has 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 24,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,589 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cuts n/s f sidewall tyre

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 OJY is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK10 OJY, 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 OJY is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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