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BF10 PWJ

2010 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,762 mi
Last recorded208,762 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 PWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 208,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear brake calipers appear slightly damp

both rear brake hose unions corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi in slightly poor condition

rear axle and various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 203,583 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear brake hoses (ferrules) corroded.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Front exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded, various suspension arms corroded.

Rear exhaust system corroded, holed slightly.

o/s/r caliper appears to have slight misting.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 201,070 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 1000-1500 miles remaining approximately.

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

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have 1000-1500 miles remaining approximately.

o/s/f and n/s/f coil springs corroded.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 198,723 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished/have slight play.

Front and rear brake pads low (1500-2000 miles remaining approximately)

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/r trailing arm bush perished.

Fail 31 Mar 2023 198,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Opacity too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished/have slight play.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear brake pads low (1500-2000 miles remaining approximately)

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/r trailing arm bush perished.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 192,395 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2022 192,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2021 185,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish resulting in cracks appearing (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

reduced engine peformance fault showing in dash display

Fail 20 Jan 2021 185,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish resulting in cracks appearing (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

reduced engine peformance fault showing in dash display

Pass 15 Jan 2020 177,087 miles

fault displayed on dashboard

Pass 25 Jan 2019 166,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50zr17 93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 146,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 137,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,415 miles

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

nearside rear perished, no cords on show

Pass 18 Jan 2014 121,168 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 121,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 113,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PWJ is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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