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SV59 XNJ

2010 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,560 miles

Front under rad support bracket corroded and holed

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 42,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front under rad support bracket corroded and holed

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,165 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 38,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,572 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,148 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Fail 1 Sep 2021 34,146 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket at flexi section corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise change out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise change out (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,211 miles

Both front tyre tread wearing thin

Both rear tyres perishing slightly on inner wall

Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,695 miles

Both front tyres on approx. 3mm

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 24,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,145 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 5 Nov 2014 16,845 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 11,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,170 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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SV59 XNJ is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 71,660 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 SV59 XNJ, 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 16 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV59 XNJ registered?

SV59 XNJ is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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