2011 VOLVO C301.6L Diesel

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 12 January 2026 at 122,260 miles. The maintenance trend indicates a proactive approach to repairs, as the owner consistently addressed and rectified issues that led to previous failures. While the history shows instances of failure, the subsequent clean passes without advisories suggest that the mechanical and structural integrity is currently being maintained to a high standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,150 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 18,667 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026, which represents a period of higher usage compared to the preceding intervals. However, the 5,711-mile increase recorded between December 2023 and January 2025 shows the car has been in regular, consistent use which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and corrosion issues associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the failures in 2023 and early 2025, although the specific nature of those faults is not detailed in the summary. Given the age of the Volvo, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and control arm bolts is advisable, as these are common points of wear at this mileage. Since the most recent test recorded no advisories, the buyer should still verify for emerging surface corrosion on the brake discs and the condition of the exhaust system to ensure the clean MOT record persists into the next test cycle.