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GJ11 VTO

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VTO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,043 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 71,042 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,403 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 67,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,703 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 43,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,585 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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GJ11 VTO is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ11 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

GJ11 VTO is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 VTO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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