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RV13 ZVC

2013 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,128 mi
Last recorded81,128 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 ZVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 81,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 78,943 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp dim

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre misshaped to excess road noise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 78,943 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp dim

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre misshaped to excess road noise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 75,355 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,350 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror direction lense broken and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,320 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,927 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 65,927 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,156 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,241 miles

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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RV13 ZVC is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 RV13 ZVC, 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 RV13 ZVC registered?

RV13 ZVC is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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