2013 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · DA13 HLE

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 indicates a vehicle that failed its initial test due to serious safety defects before passing. The failures included both front inner tyres having the ply or cords exposed and the nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush being excessively worn. There is a visible and worsening pattern of wear concerning the tyres and the suspension. In 2024, the record shows minor inner edge wear on a rear tyre. By 2025, this escalated to two front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges, accompanied by slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage. The 2026 failure marks a significant jump in severity, moving from "slight play" and "worn close to limit" to exposed tyre cords and excessive suspension wear. With 53,778 miles recorded, the car has averaged roughly 4,137 miles per year, which is low for its age. This low mileage could imply lighter overall use, but it could also suggest the vehicle has experienced long periods of standing. The recurring pattern of inner tyre wear despite the low annual mileage may point toward persistent alignment issues rather than heavy driving. A buyer should first inspect the wheel alignment and the condition of all suspension bushings and joints.