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T261 KRL

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,692 mi
Last recorded152,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 KRL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,692 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 148,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,199 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,342 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,583 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,282 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,287 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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T261 KRL is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T261 KRL, 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 T261 KRL registered?

T261 KRL is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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