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BC08 BLC

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC08 BLC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 103,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 103,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 93,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 76,678 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 70,765 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 14 May 2018 59,913 miles

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 25 May 2017 47,961 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE IS DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE IS DETERIORATING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,109 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 47,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,798 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2014 31,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,870 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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BC08 BLC is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BC08 BLC, 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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BC08 BLC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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