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AK11 LKC

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,098 mi
Last recorded116,098 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 LKC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 116,098 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Signs of heat on brake disc (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 107,835 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 107,835 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 107,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray obscuring full view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,050 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 89,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,657 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

passenger airbag switched off at time of mot test

Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

passenger airbag switched off at time of mot test

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,440 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,635 miles

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 LKC is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LKC, 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 LKC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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