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SW10 VPY

2010 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,896 mi
Last recorded154,896 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 154,896 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 154,896 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 147,693 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 147,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,960 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 140,958 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,902 miles

Advise both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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

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

Rear bushes on lower arms starting to wear

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,559 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,648 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,154 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 40,082 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,781 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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SW10 VPY is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 SW10 VPY, 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 SW10 VPY registered?

SW10 VPY is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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