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CV11 YST

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,647 mi
Last recorded168,647 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 YST
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 168,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 168,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fowling body

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 158,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around both boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear temp repair on rear exhaust hanger

Fail 7 Apr 2025 158,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load bolts insecure loose (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around both boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear temp repair on rear exhaust hanger

Pass 14 Mar 2024 135,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,952 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,581 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 101,581 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,734 miles

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

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

undertray insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,439 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,782 miles

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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CV11 YST is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red 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 CV11 YST, 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 CV11 YST registered?

CV11 YST is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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