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T40 TEJ

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,043 mi
Last recorded126,043 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 TEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,043 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 126,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,255 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 91,255 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 85,066 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,845 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,845 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,773 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 68,773 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,966 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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T40 TEJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T40 TEJ, 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 T40 TEJ registered?

T40 TEJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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