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YC10 VCJ

2010 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,468 mi
Last recorded80,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C3071,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 VCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,468 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 80,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,524 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 62,524 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,679 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,697 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,210 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 43,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 38,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 33,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 33,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 28,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake near end of its travel

Fail 4 Feb 2017 28,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake near end of its travel

Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 23,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,808 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 9,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,502 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 VCJ is a 2010 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCJ, 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 YC10 VCJ registered?

YC10 VCJ is a 2010 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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