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SV11 WJJ

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 WJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 89,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 89,165 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 76,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,171 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing very uneven on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 66,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing very uneven on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,330 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 43,330 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 38,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 36,881 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge of tyre, still ok in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread on inner edge, below 2mm in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread on inner edge of tyre, still ok in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread on inner edge of tyre, 2mm in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts fully, seats folded down and vehicle loaded in rear

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,573 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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SV11 WJJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV11 WJJ, 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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SV11 WJJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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