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SJ13 KAU

2013 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 KAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 85,492 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 85,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,348 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 37,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,664 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 KAU is a 2013 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

SJ13 KAU is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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