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BL11 ZDV

2011 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,502 mi
Last recorded113,502 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZDV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,502 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 113,502 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 111,991 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 111,991 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,516 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury BOOT LID SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm VOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner bearing cap/flange loose on shaft

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR CONDITION FRONT AND REAR. vehicle must be presented unladen and clean to carry out mot inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,121 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 103,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD..DANGEROUS. close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD..DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,120 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 73,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff operating (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres inner wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HEAVY INNER WEAR. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff operating (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 50,285 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sticker in zone a (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,376 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 42,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,990 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 18,460 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,460 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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BL11 ZDV is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BL11 ZDV, 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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BL11 ZDV is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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