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SV11 WMW

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,659 mi
Last recorded176,659 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 176,659 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 17,656 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2024 165,435 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2024 165,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 154,382 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 139,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 124,494 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 124,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 112,130 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 112,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 97,689 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 97,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 80,469 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slight cracking

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slight cracking

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,031 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,014 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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 WMW is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WMW, 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 SV11 WMW registered?

SV11 WMW is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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