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AV10 RUA

2010 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,181 mi
Last recorded137,181 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 RUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 137,181 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,206 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 114,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy and slight leak of grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

SRS service required message on

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,009 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,877 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2019 101,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 101,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 85,785 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED)(uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust hanger bracket

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn nearly down to 1.5 mm limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn nearly down to 1.5 mm limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,493 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 22 May 2014 39,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,107 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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AV10 RUA is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV10 RUA, 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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AV10 RUA is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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