2010 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · LB02 BAD
2010 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 104,989 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB02 BAD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 104,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB02 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo C30 (LB02 BAD) between October 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LB02 BAD Mileage History
- 15/10/201334,862 mi
- 15/10/201334,862 mi
- 15/10/201443,702 mi+8,840 mi
- 09/10/201550,755 mi+7,053 mi
- 09/10/201550,755 mi
- 11/10/201660,216 mi+9,461 mi
- 11/10/201660,218 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/201767,156 mi+6,938 mi
- 18/10/201767,199 mi+43 mi
- 30/01/201868,890 mi+1,691 mi
- 02/07/201869,648 mi+758 mi
- 17/07/201869,659 mi+11 mi
- 19/10/201976,474 mi+6,815 mi
- 17/10/202080,221 mi+3,747 mi
- 30/10/202185,510 mi+5,289 mi
- 30/10/202185,510 mi
- 25/10/202290,486 mi+4,976 mi
- 24/10/202395,600 mi+5,114 mi
- 17/11/202395,601 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/202395,601 mi
- 14/11/2024100,334 mi+4,733 mi
- 21/11/2024100,423 mi+89 mi
- 10/11/2025104,989 mi+4,566 mi
- 10/11/2025104,989 mi
Average of roughly 5,809 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
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 wearModerate
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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