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SJ13 JZT

2013 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,767 mi
Last recorded74,767 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 JZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear goes to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on front subframe

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,634 miles

Front Sub-frame 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

surface corrosion started in various places

Fail 11 Nov 2024 70,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion started in various places

full plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,298 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 62,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear small arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,773 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 50,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,319 miles

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 23 Feb 2018 45,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,479 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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SJ13 JZT is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SJ13 JZT, 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 SJ13 JZT registered?

SJ13 JZT is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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