2010 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · AD10 KFV
2010 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2010. Recorded mileage 169,083 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1560cc
AD10 KFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 169,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volvo C30
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AD10 KFV Mileage History
- 19/12/2024163,146 mi
- 20/12/2024163,146 mi
- 11/11/2025166,010 mi+2,864 mi
- 11/11/2025166,010 mi
- 26/08/2026169,083 mi+3,073 mi
Average of roughly 3,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AD10 KFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo C30 (AD10 KFV) between December 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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