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AJ11 NZS

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,039 mi
Last recorded132,039 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 NZS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,039 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 132,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 132,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,314 miles

Both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2025 126,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,840 miles

Advise tracking checked and adjusted as req'd

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.1mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,959 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front SIDE LAMPS DIM

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front SIDE LAMPS DIM

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 17 Feb 2021 104,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 104,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,030 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,525 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,224 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 46,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 NZS is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

AJ11 NZS is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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