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GJ11 OWZ

2011 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 OWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 140,367 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 135,223 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2024 135,223 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 126,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 14 Oct 2022 124,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,353 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 121,353 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,681 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,550 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,204 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre is perished

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,589 miles

4 wheel alignment to be checked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

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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GJ11 OWZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ11 OWZ, 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 GJ11 OWZ registered?

GJ11 OWZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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