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VN11 BMU

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 122,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 108,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 90,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,671 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,597 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,338 miles

Nearside Front headlight is slightly dimmer than offside

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,104 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 41,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,260 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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VN11 BMU is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 VN11 BMU, 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 VN11 BMU registered?

VN11 BMU is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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