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SP13 UTW

2013 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 UTW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 133,290 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 126,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 120,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,979 miles

rear discs have surface rust

Pass 8 May 2019 98,517 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 98,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 84,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 72,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,060 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 43,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,477 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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SP13 UTW is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP13 UTW, 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 SP13 UTW registered?

SP13 UTW is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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