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B6 MEM

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,104 mi
Last recorded154,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 154,104 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 146,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 139,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,653 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 125,653 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,187 miles

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,921 miles

Front front disc's corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system has a slight leak on weld

Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating outer sidelight bulb does not work (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front front disc's corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system has a slight leak on weld

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,581 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,581 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,867 miles

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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B6 MEM is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 B6 MEM, 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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B6 MEM is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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