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SG13 PCU

2013 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 PCU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,504 miles

Corrosion to body underside

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Rear brake hose protective rubber damaged and ferrules underneath corroded (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,773 miles

deterioration on exhaust front joint nuts/bolts

nearside front orange marker lamp not working

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

deterioration on exhaust front joint nuts/bolts

nearside front orange marker lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,912 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,908 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,833 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 24,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SG13 PCU is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG13 PCU, 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 SG13 PCU registered?

SG13 PCU is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SG13 PCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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