2010 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · GU10 VAM
2010 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2010. Recorded mileage 180,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,285 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
GU10 VAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 180,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
GU10 VAM Mileage History
- 06/09/2021125,740 mi
- 02/09/2022141,630 mi+15,890 mi
- 07/09/2023161,324 mi+19,694 mi
- 04/09/2024180,285 mi+18,961 mi
Average of roughly 18,207 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GU10 VAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo C30 (GU10 VAM) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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