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E1 HSL

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,771 mi
Last recorded38,771 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 HSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 36,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 34,065 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 34,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 31,592 miles

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

Underbody and Suspension Components Coated in Underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 29,358 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 29,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 28,908 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,312 miles

Cut in Nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,432 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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E1 HSL is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E1 HSL, 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 E1 HSL registered?

E1 HSL is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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