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ES11 LDS

2012 Volvo C30

Purple Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,808 mi
Last recorded137,808 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES11 LDS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 137,808 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 137,808 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,005 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering mechanism.

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

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

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

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

under trays and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners on rear view mirror ()

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AD 4 50 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AD4 65 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,173 miles

Front both n/s and o/s after market suspension fitted (coil overs)

Fail 26 Oct 2019 79,157 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached pinch bolt loose and strut floating in the hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both n/s and o/s after market suspension fitted (coil overs)

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear BOTH TYRES: NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area + uneven wear

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,391 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,146 miles

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

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

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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ES11 LDS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Purple with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 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 ES11 LDS, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ES11 LDS registered?

ES11 LDS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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