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FR11 LEF

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,023 mi
Last recorded127,023 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 127,023 miles

Long park brake travel

NSF outer driveshaft constant velocity boot clip poor but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,556 miles

Nearside Front outer CV boot insecure (outer clip loose)

Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,919 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 118,888 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,165 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,126 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,529 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,096 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,096 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front leveling arm not fitted to suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,496 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 98,491 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2017 95,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2017 95,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 80,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 52,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 52,087 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 33,724 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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FR11 LEF is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FR11 LEF, 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 FR11 LEF registered?

FR11 LEF is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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