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AV13 ULW

2013 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 ULW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,651 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2023 125,648 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,696 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,120 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW INNER, O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (RESET) (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/R TYRE LOW INNER, O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,022 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,615 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,276 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 55,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,688 miles

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

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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AV13 ULW is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV13 ULW, 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 AV13 ULW registered?

AV13 ULW is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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