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AK11 PPY

2011 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 PPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 129,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,361 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,558 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,558 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 112,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 99,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 87,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2017 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/50 r17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/50 r17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2017 73,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/50 r17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/50 r17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2016 61,279 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,859 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission passed visual ispected no black smoke

Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission passed visual ispected no black smoke

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 PPY is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AK11 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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