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SY10 UVC

2010 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,685 mi
Last recorded163,685 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 163,685 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 163,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 158,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,758 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 151,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 138,840 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 138,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,373 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 63,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 63,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,319 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,873 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 UVC is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVC, 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 SY10 UVC registered?

SY10 UVC is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 April 2010.

Is SY10 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 UVC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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