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GV11 DVP

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 DVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,710 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 103,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 96,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly shouldering inner edge and slightly wearing un-even/lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 96,096 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly shouldering inner edge and slightly wearing un-even/lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,646 miles

2 rear tyres wearing on inner edges+wearing slightly lumpy

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,873 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,407 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 43,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,451 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 34,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,180 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 17,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,085 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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GV11 DVP is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver 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 GV11 DVP, 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 GV11 DVP registered?

GV11 DVP is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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