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HV13 EVK

2013 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 EVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated On shaft. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,916 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 81,916 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Pulsing during operation. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,513 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 55,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both front tyres cut

Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

both front tyres cut

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 28,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under-trays fitted obscuring some 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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HV13 EVK is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV13 EVK, 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 HV13 EVK registered?

HV13 EVK is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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