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FV11 FVF

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FVF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,206 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 130,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 124,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 124,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,435 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 26 Jan 2024 119,435 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 110,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,827 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2022 102,826 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre castleated

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

Offside Rear tyre castleated

Fail 22 Jan 2020 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre castleated

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

Offside Rear tyre castleated

Fail 2 Nov 2019 84,904 miles

Front Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

undershield fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV11 FVF is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 FV11 FVF, 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 FV11 FVF registered?

FV11 FVF is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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