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SW11 CZJ

2011 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,742 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 111,742 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,560 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 100,560 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most mounting bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 66,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most mounting bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,104 miles

Horn not working fuse was missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,758 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2014 30,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

screw in offside rear tyre

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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SW11 CZJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW11 CZJ, 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 SW11 CZJ registered?

SW11 CZJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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