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GK11 VBV

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,224 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 100,373 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 100,370 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,366 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracking / wear and 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged badly feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 89,376 miles

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

Nearside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracking / wear and 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged badly feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,656 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 82,656 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 82,320 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 82,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 67,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,594 miles

covers fitted under body

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,577 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,814 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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GK11 VBV is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GK11 VBV, 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 GK11 VBV registered?

GK11 VBV is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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