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SD11 VZO

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,637 mi
Last recorded125,637 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 VZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,637 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 125,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 119,678 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s & n/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,032 miles

re test. original test carried out by A.J.HOLT

Fail 6 Nov 2023 113,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,855 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers slight smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2020 78,237 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes play in

rear anti bar links have play in

Pass 2 May 2019 67,543 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 67,543 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,570 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,056 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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SD11 VZO is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SD11 VZO, 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 SD11 VZO registered?

SD11 VZO is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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