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DE11 PLN

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,888 mi
Last recorded149,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PLN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 149,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 149,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 2 lights within that headlight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Insecure where slotted into the hub. Major play. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 138,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 138,268 miles

Headlamp insecure nearside and offside (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 128,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 128,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,327 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 119,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 119,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,191 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake Discs Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Washer Jet Poor Water Flow

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,191 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake Discs Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Washer Jet Poor Water Flow

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,257 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 76,255 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,409 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 67,409 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO LOWER N/S BALL JOINT NUT LOOSE (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose N/S/F (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 67,383 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OFF AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

OFF AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE11 PLN is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE11 PLN, 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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DE11 PLN is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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