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YC10 GWU

2010 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 GWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 127,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount bearing rough

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 127,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Top mount bearing rough

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,420 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 120,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,331 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,611 miles

chuffing noise whilst engine running,suspect leaking fuel injector

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,860 miles

signs of surface rust to discs readings ok

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,764 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

under trays fitted full length of underside

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,764 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

under trays fitted full length of underside

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,195 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2017 96,195 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,626 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 87,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut inner tread (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,126 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 51,126 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,383 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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YC10 GWU is a 2010 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC10 GWU, 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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YC10 GWU is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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