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OB13 MCH

2013 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,749 mi
Last recorded33,749 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB13 MCH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint or possibly rack (Advise to get it check in few months) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all disc pitted/scored

corrosion rear

engine oil level low (time of test)

factory under tray fitted preventing full inspection (sub-frame)

suspension knock front (going over roller brake tester)

Pass 1 May 2025 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack DRUMSTICK ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 31,615 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack DRUMSTICK ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,175 miles

Factory fitted undertrays preventing full inspection of some components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 26,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Factory fitted undertrays preventing full inspection of some components

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,998 miles

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

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

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

left and right front coil springs slightly rusty at top coil

left and right rear tyres getting low on tread

windscreen coming loose from bonding but not insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,554 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,457 miles

engine covers , undertrays and sill covers fitted

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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OB13 MCH is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OB13 MCH, 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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OB13 MCH is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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