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AV10 VAO

2010 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,033 mi
Last recorded120,033 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 120,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,289 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 117,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arms rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2-3mm approx. Advise very regular checks or to change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Advise rectification. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arms rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2-3mm approx. Advise very regular checks or to change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Advise rectification. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 106,348 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,200 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,455 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

ubcc/undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edges feathering

front wipers slightly smearing

info light on

Fail 20 Feb 2015 52,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edges feathering

front wipers slightly smearing

info light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,613 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,613 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 VAO is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black 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 AV10 VAO, 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 VAO is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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