2010 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · DN10 BGE
2010 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2010. Recorded mileage 88,659 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1596cc
DN10 BGE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 88,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
DN10 BGE Mileage History
- 29/04/201324,536 mi
- 24/04/201431,882 mi+7,346 mi
- 13/03/201539,131 mi+7,249 mi
- 08/03/201646,053 mi+6,922 mi
- 02/03/201755,440 mi+9,387 mi
- 04/04/201864,014 mi+8,574 mi
- 29/03/201965,697 mi+1,683 mi
- 06/08/202068,696 mi+2,999 mi
- 06/08/202170,860 mi+2,164 mi
- 14/02/202271,097 mi+237 mi
- 17/02/202271,099 mi+2 mi
- 19/01/202377,869 mi+6,770 mi
- 19/01/202377,869 mi
- 18/01/202486,104 mi+8,235 mi
- 25/02/202586,915 mi+811 mi
- 25/03/202688,659 mi+1,744 mi
Average of roughly 4,969 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
DN10 BGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo C30 (DN10 BGE) between April 2013 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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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