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PK11 VJA

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VJA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 145,025 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 145,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 133,684 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,455 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,844 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,267 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,267 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,170 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,163 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PK11 VJA is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 PK11 VJA, 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 PK11 VJA registered?

PK11 VJA is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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