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AV13 BVZ

2013 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 BVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 138,666 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 138,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 129,323 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 129,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,922 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 118,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 107,918 miles

Aux drive belt slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,379 miles

bonnet safety latch doesn't return properly

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge(stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 71,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge(stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 55,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,288 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Undershield fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,288 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undershield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 May 2016 35,376 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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AV13 BVZ is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 56,938 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 AV13 BVZ, 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 13 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV13 BVZ registered?

AV13 BVZ is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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