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XPX 496F

2016 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

76,826 mi
Last recorded76,826 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPX 496F
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,826 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape inner tread bands

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,404 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 96,401 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 39,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 36,852 miles

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

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

tyres wearing unevenly possible wheel alignment

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,321 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,301 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 32,846 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 32,846 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner suspect wheel alignment issue 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 77,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 28,876 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 24,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 21,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,654 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 17,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,633 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 45,934 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,046 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 36,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,714 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 20,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XPX 496F is a 2016 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 XPX 496F, 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 XPX 496F registered?

XPX 496F is a 2016 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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