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YN13 KVZ

2013 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 KVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 134,187 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 134,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside 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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 128,351 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 128,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 123,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,729 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,652 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 104,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,080 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,454 miles

Front wipers smearing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 96,454 miles

Front wipers smearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,994 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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YN13 KVZ is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 56,938 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 YN13 KVZ, 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 13 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN13 KVZ registered?

YN13 KVZ is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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