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AU11 PXD

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,098 mi
Last recorded179,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 PXD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 179,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2026 179,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2025 174,415 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 174,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Feb 2024 169,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 169,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 152,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 128,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 115,910 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 18 Feb 2020 115,910 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge + castellated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,108 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,108 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 68,105 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 50,825 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,862 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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AU11 PXD is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU11 PXD, 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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AU11 PXD is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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