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SJ11 UXS

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,613 mi
Last recorded201,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 UXS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 201,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 193,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 181,754 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 181,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 171,842 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 171,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 146,426 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 146,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 136,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 136,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,698 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 118,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,383 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ11 UXS 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 SJ11 UXS, 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 SJ11 UXS registered?

SJ11 UXS is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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