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L70 SPC

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SPC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 77,292 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,957 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres heavily worn inner edge ( no cords at this time )

coolant on min mark

Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,350 miles

emissions are too clean for emissions machine to detect

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,360 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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L70 SPC is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L70 SPC, 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 L70 SPC registered?

L70 SPC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is L70 SPC safe to buy?

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