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AK11 PPZ

2011 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,209 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 115,209 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,520 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 80,184 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,066 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 78,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lean burn smoke test not carried out

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lean burn emissions system

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 PPZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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