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C8 MSV

2013 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,239 mi
Last recorded154,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MSV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,291 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY LOOSE

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Jun 2025 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY LOOSE

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,272 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,608 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2021 86,284 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut not sitting propally.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 86,253 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,903 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread cracking damage to tread no cord

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread cracking damage to tread no cord

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

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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C8 MSV is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C8 MSV, 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 C8 MSV registered?

C8 MSV is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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