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N18 CME

2016 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 CME
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 86,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen not bonded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Dec 2024 78,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 30,851 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 70,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 30,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 61,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,936 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 52,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,647 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 28,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,510 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,531 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,050 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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N18 CME is a 2016 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N18 CME, 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 10 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N18 CME registered?

N18 CME is a 2016 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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The MOT history for N18 CME shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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