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VK11 MBX

2011 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,759 miles

fuel tank straps rusty,

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded vicinity of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,605 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,644 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,292 miles

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

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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VK11 MBX is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VK11 MBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 MBX registered?

VK11 MBX is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is VK11 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 MBX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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