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B3 SDD

2013 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

76,238 mi
Last recorded76,238 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C3056,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SDD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 76,263 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,857 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front engine crank pulley dampening rubber slight split .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (255/35/18 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (255/35/18/run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 94,857 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front engine crank pulley dampening rubber slight split .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (255/35/18 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (255/35/18/run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,742 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 53,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,461 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 36,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,646 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 29,464 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 29,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 20,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 13 May 2016 14,781 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,837 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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B3 SDD is a 2013 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 SDD, 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 B3 SDD registered?

B3 SDD is a 2013 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is B3 SDD safe to buy?

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