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AS05 PEP

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 PEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 72,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,652 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,800 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 66,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,450 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 63,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge require attention

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,765 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,765 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 38,303 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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AS05 PEP is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver 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 AS05 PEP, 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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What year was AS05 PEP registered?

AS05 PEP is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is AS05 PEP safe to buy?

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