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PJ11 CTV

2011 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 CTV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,155 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 52,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 45,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2017 41,828 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 33,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 33,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 26,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,160 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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PJ11 CTV is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 PJ11 CTV, 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 PJ11 CTV registered?

PJ11 CTV is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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