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BN11 EVJ

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 EVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,632 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,652 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

o/s/r tyre punctured inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2022 67,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres perished

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

o/s/r tyre punctured inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,353 miles

front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,103 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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BN11 EVJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN11 EVJ, 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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What year was BN11 EVJ registered?

BN11 EVJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BN11 EVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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