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VX11 BVC

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 BVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 116,192 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 94,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,503 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,126 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,708 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 54,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,167 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 45,167 miles

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,411 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,928 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VX11 BVC is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VX11 BVC, 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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VX11 BVC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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