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FM11 EFW

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,392 mi
Last recorded108,392 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 EFW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 108,392 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,043 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,249 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,168 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,166 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,622 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,622 miles

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lens missing and internals of light unit broken down. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,884 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 72,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,660 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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FM11 EFW is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM11 EFW, 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 FM11 EFW registered?

FM11 EFW is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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