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8 SHY

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,056 mi
Last recorded43,056 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 SHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 38,493 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,523 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 29,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,400 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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8 SHY is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 8 SHY, 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 8 SHY registered?

8 SHY is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is 8 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 SHY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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