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AO10 VGG

2010 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,918 mi
Last recorded113,918 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 7 Nov 2025 113,918 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2024 107,339 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 106,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,316 miles

Advise there is slight damage to the rim of the o/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall grooved and thickness greatly reduced and cords are visible in the bottom of the groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise there is slight damage to the rim of the o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2021 102,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 102,485 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,317 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 102,316 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 102,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,803 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,463 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 90,219 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 90,214 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 67,043 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 47,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,597 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 28,597 miles

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

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 VGG is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO10 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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