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AO10 MDZ

2010 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 MDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,189 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 95,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,863 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,808 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald on edges too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth inner edge and cracking outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn smooth inner edge and cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De laminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 65,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades are split and not clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth inner edge and cracking outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn smooth inner edge and cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De laminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,844 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 49,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 49,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x3 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,560 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,535 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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AO10 MDZ is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO10 MDZ, 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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AO10 MDZ is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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