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SH13 DKY

2013 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,640 mi
Last recorded117,640 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 DKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 117,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 109,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible pipe section loose and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible pipe section loose and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,648 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,254 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 36,989 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 36,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 33,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,335 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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SH13 DKY is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH13 DKY, 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 SH13 DKY registered?

SH13 DKY is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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