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WL11 BJU

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 BJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,308 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear ,and central areas rusting underside suspension components

Offside Front inner and outer gaiters slight split

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 116,151 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear ,and central areas rusting underside suspension components

Offside Front inner and outer gaiters slight split

Pass 9 Aug 2024 111,031 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 111,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2023 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 94,538 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,555 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 72,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,788 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 61,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm-small cuts-sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-perrishing-uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

enginr bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

front wiper blades smearing screen

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre wall no cords exposed

Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre wall no cords exposed

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall [deep but no cords showing]

Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall [deep but no cords showing]

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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WL11 BJU is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WL11 BJU, 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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WL11 BJU is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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