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SY10 PHK

2010 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,184 mi
Last recorded80,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,418 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,350 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 75,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,390 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

front lower radiator support panel corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,404 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 71,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,865 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 6 Jan 2021 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 23 Dec 2019 68,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,959 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,658 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,061 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Jan 2017 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,103 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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SY10 PHK is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY10 PHK, 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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SY10 PHK is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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