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B18 NMS

2003 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NMS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 143,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,059 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 135,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 122,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 122,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapen on inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,353 miles

Both headlights slightly hazy

Centre exhaust clamp bolt broken and centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 May 2022 103,597 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,348 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to hose of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to hose of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general under-body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Bleed nipple broken, not affecting operation of the braking system.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,485 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 96,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,966 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 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,407 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 68,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,039 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,257 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyre walls split to inner walls

rear no plate de-laminating

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,860 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to distort

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

mid silencer bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,523 miles

both rear tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,928 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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B18 NMS is a 2003 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B18 NMS, 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 23 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 NMS is a 2003 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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