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AK11 BVE

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,222 mi
Last recorded120,222 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 BVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,222 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 120,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repaired at the time of test ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,163 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,953 miles

undercover fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r amber bulb fadeing

under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,998 miles

Under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BVE is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVE, 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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AK11 BVE is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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