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AJ11 EHT

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 EHT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 132,084 miles

Full underside of vehicle has thick underseal applied to all brake pipes, suspension etc.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 132,084 miles

Full underside of vehicle has thick underseal applied to all brake pipes, suspension etc.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 123,378 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal and most suspension etc, underside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 123,377 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal and most suspension etc, underside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,726 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,636 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,336 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,336 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,535 miles

Both rear tyres are low and slightly out of shape on inner edges

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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AJ11 EHT is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 69,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 EHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ11 EHT registered?

AJ11 EHT is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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