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BB11 BAZ

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB11 BAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,343 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 128,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,286 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,211 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 120,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,218 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 118,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,365 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,164 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 111,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,751 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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BB11 BAZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BB11 BAZ, 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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BB11 BAZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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