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AV11 BBZ

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,349 mi
Last recorded179,349 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 179,349 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 179,349 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 153,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 129,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,664 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 109,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords out !! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,989 miles

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

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

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,040 miles

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

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

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,898 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,898 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,175 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 44,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,078 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,392 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)

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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AV11 BBZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV11 BBZ, 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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AV11 BBZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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