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BN53 JOB

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 JOB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 115,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,854 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust and all mounting brackets corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,952 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 98,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,685 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 91,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,564 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 83,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,287 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifted on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven on inside

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,250 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 29,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,982 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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BN53 JOB is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White 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 BN53 JOB, 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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BN53 JOB is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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