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GDZ 162

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,300 mi
Last recorded63,300 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 162
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp moves slightly but image stays within required area

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,422 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,182 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 57,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,788 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 50,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,241 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 40,241 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 23,664 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGES......

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,634 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES....

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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GDZ 162 is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GDZ 162, 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 GDZ 162 registered?

GDZ 162 is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is GDZ 162 safe to buy?

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