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BG11 ZVP

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,197 mi
Last recorded149,197 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ZVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 149,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 149,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake discs heavily worn

Pass 9 Apr 2024 139,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service indicator on

Fail 6 Apr 2024 139,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service indicator on

Pass 3 Apr 2023 133,020 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 133,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 127,973 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,965 miles

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

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge closed to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tire thread below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside inner cv-boot damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside inner cv-boot damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge closed to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,090 miles

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carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

part under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,633 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,829 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

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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BG11 ZVP 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 BG11 ZVP, 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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BG11 ZVP is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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