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DS11 XAM

2011 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 109,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 88,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front anti roll bar links - upper boots are splitting very slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light out

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON the inner shoulder. 215/45/ZR18/93WXL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front anti roll bar links - upper boots are splitting very slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light out

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light out

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 76,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on the inner sidewall 215/45/ZR18/93WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light out

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 39,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 35,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 23,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 18,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,582 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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DS11 XAM is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS11 XAM, 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 DS11 XAM registered?

DS11 XAM is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 June 2011.

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