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BA55 SOF

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,776 mi
Last recorded102,776 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,776 miles

both front tyres perishing

front undertrays loose

Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front undertrays loose

both front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 88,684 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,672 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))

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 23 Jun 2022 68,551 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,130 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 48,130 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted restricting viewing of components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted restricting viewing of components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,907 miles

engine covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2014 20,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,865 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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BA55 SOF is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 BA55 SOF, 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 BA55 SOF registered?

BA55 SOF is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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