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SO13 GVP

2013 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,478 mi
Last recorded151,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 GVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 151,478 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak around rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 151,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak around rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 145,974 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 145,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 137,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed, also hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres feathering at edges, possibly low pressures (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6000 miles, also wearing more than nearside possibly sticking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 137,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed, also hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres feathering at edges, possibly low pressures (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6000 miles, also wearing more than nearside possibly sticking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,995 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 122,995 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,590 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 112,590 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 96,642 miles

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,066 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 46,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO13 GVP is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO13 GVP, 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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SO13 GVP is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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