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BA55 LNE

2010 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,889 mi
Last recorded149,889 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 LNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 136,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 136,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 124,623 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 99,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 85,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 34,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,715 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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BA55 LNE is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BA55 LNE, 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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BA55 LNE is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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