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BN13 FRO

2013 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FRO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,131 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 89,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,734 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 70,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,235 miles

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,767 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,357 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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BN13 FRO is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BN13 FRO, 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 BN13 FRO registered?

BN13 FRO is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is BN13 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 FRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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