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ML13 MBO

2013 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 MBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 94,837 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,322 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 83,322 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s showing to white a light bulbs need replacing (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s Rear bushes on front bottom arms deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,770 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, inner rears slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,663 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,838 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,953 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,378 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and on outer side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,127 miles

Nearside Rear Side wall slight cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Side wall slight cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,706 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 20,706 miles

Registration plate lamp not working O/Side & N/Side (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (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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ML13 MBO 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 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 ML13 MBO, 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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ML13 MBO is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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