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AO02 MTO

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 MTO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,592 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,642 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 69,641 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,579 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 56,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 51,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AO02 MTO is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 AO02 MTO, 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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AO02 MTO is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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