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BF10 PVL

2010 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 PVL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 153,173 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 145,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 138,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn slightly

Wipers worn

Pass 7 Sep 2019 132,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 129,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF10 PVL is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF10 PVL, 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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BF10 PVL is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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