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SW60 PZX

2010 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 PZX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,335 miles

parking brake 17%

Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,333 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,725 miles

parking brake 18%

Fail 12 Aug 2021 94,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

parking brake 18%

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,084 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,053 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

hand brake travel

plastic trims on sills

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,576 miles

Rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,418 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,557 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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SW60 PZX is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SW60 PZX, 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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SW60 PZX is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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