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G9 SFJ

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,564 mi
Last recorded68,564 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 68,564 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 68,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 215/45 r18 93y bridgestone potenza (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 57,184 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,583 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 51,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 44,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,284 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,488 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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G9 SFJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G9 SFJ, 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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G9 SFJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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