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DG11 XSR

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,454 mi
Last recorded151,454 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 XSR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 138,977 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts but not to cords 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 places 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts but not to cords 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,885 miles

Body damage to both bumpers

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Offside Front Brake disc and brake pads showing signs of over heating

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,767 miles

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

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

Body damage to both bumpers

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Offside Front Brake disc and brake pads showing signs of over heating

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 87,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,244 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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DG11 XSR is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG11 XSR, 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 DG11 XSR registered?

DG11 XSR is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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