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AK11 BUV

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,422 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,113 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 87,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 83,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,233 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 79,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine air intake pipe damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to inner edge.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror side repeater lens broken. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to inner edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,687 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,216 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,053 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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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AK11 BUV is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK11 BUV, 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 AK11 BUV registered?

AK11 BUV is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is AK11 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 BUV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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