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SL13 JLU

2013 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 88,156 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 88,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,510 miles

Auxiliary belt in very poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,434 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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SL13 JLU is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL13 JLU, 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 SL13 JLU registered?

SL13 JLU is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is SL13 JLU safe to buy?

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