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2010 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XEN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cover missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 90,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,398 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,739 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,437 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,437 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 40,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,982 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 14,982 miles

Offside Front 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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AU10 XEN is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU10 XEN, 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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AU10 XEN is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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