2011 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · WS53 WES
2011 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/09/2011. Recorded mileage 99,414 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WS53 WES Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2023
- 99,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WS53 WES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 Volvo C30 (WS53 WES) between August 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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