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BK61 HCX

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,508 mi
Last recorded143,508 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 HCX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,370 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure Mid Exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 687,051 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 687,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,119 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 122,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,366 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,781 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 113,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread worn out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape inner tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing low on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage nsf tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,294 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall but is not dangerous and has no cords showing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,294 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall but is not dangerous and has no cords showing

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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BK61 HCX is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK61 HCX, 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 BK61 HCX registered?

BK61 HCX is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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