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BJ11 KKB

2011 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,383 mi
Last recorded137,383 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 KKB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 137,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside Rear outer brake light has small hole

Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer brake light has small hole.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 131,776 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer brake light has small hole.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,874 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertray and covers prevent checks of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 112,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertray and covers prevent checks of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 99,853 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,164 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2019 84,164 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,336 miles

slight blow from injector seal

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,039 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,022 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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BJ11 KKB is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ11 KKB, 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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BJ11 KKB is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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