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MJ13 GWG

2013 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,103 mi
Last recorded106,103 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 GWG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 106,103 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 106,103 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,177 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 92,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,616 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,676 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 54,676 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 47,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,964 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,172 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,085 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 28,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MJ13 GWG is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ13 GWG, 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 MJ13 GWG registered?

MJ13 GWG is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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