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AO61 KBJ

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,982 mi
Last recorded35,982 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 35,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 34,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 34,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 34,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,449 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 32,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,686 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 29,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,561 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 16,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,900 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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AO61 KBJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO61 KBJ, 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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AO61 KBJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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