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SH13 VAD

2013 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,677 mi
Last recorded53,677 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,677 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 53,643 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,283 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,773 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer face chipped cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,784 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 38,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking / offside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 35,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting excessive white ligh (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting excessive white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking / offside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 31,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,943 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 VAD is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SH13 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

SH13 VAD is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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