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YG11 VGJ

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,366 mi
Last recorded140,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 VGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 140,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,359 miles

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

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Jan 2021 84,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Dec 2019 78,671 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 69,636 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,523 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 60,523 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,817 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,706 miles

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

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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YG11 VGJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 YG11 VGJ, 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 YG11 VGJ registered?

YG11 VGJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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