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J27 CHC

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 CHC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 103,283 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 103,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 99,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 95,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on back box pipe just after joint between mid section back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side also hand brake lever high (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 87,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 84,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,060 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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,855 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 62,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,134 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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J27 CHC 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 70.6%.

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 J27 CHC, 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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J27 CHC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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