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BD61 PNX

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PNX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 86,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 86,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,609 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 76,544 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 76,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,440 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and lumps (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 38,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 34,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,816 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 29,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,353 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 22,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BD61 PNX is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD61 PNX, 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 BD61 PNX registered?

BD61 PNX is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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