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KR13 OTJ

2013 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,404 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,945 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber/bush popped (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 119,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber/bush popped (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 76,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,577 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,291 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,512 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,606 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 32,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside,almost exposing canvas (4.1.E.1)

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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KR13 OTJ is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR13 OTJ, 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 KR13 OTJ registered?

KR13 OTJ is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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