2010 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · YY10 LFM
2010 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 139,710 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY10 LFM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2021
- 139,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
YY10 LFM Mileage History
- 20/12/2021139,705 mi
- 20/12/2021139,710 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 20,165 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YY10 LFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo C30 (YY10 LFM) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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