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AO59 VSY

2010 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,295 mi
Last recorded161,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 161,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 161,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,853 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 145,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 132,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,851 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,106 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 120,103 miles

Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction solid sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,708 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,132 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has a cut/damage to inner sidewall but not to chords at time

Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,033 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has a cut/damage to inner sidewall but not to chords at time

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,239 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 55,975 miles

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

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 34,031 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,031 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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AO59 VSY is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 VSY, 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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AO59 VSY is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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