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2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 SEO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,856 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x two (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 128,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,162 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 123,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 117,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside body damage

undertrays & covers fitted ..........unable to examine some components

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside body damage

undertrays & covers fitted ..........unable to examine some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,278 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,278 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 94,687 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,317 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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BF11 SEO is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF11 SEO, 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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BF11 SEO is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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