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AV11 TVE

2011 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,330 mi
Last recorded181,330 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 TVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 181,330 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 181,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 169,961 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 169,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn very near limit(smooth on inner) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn very near limit(smooth inner) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,815 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 157,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,741 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 144,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 133,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2000miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 133,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2000miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,535 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 109,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 80,845 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 80,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 42,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 42,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,824 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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AV11 TVE is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,984cc 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 AV11 TVE, 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 TVE is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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