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AO10 VZB

2010 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,923 mi
Last recorded125,923 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 125,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 124,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 122,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,250 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 72,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,044 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,393 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 VZB is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AO10 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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