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CV61 UWZ

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,361 mi
Last recorded166,361 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 UWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 166,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Fail 15 Sep 2025 166,356 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 20 Sep 2024 156,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 17 Sep 2024 156,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2023 146,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald in the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 146,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald in the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 136,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake caliper lever sticking on

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

parking brake has little reserve travel at lever.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,916 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,606 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 98,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,350 miles

nsr tyre worn inner tread

Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,223 miles

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

nsr tyre worn inner tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,776 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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CV61 UWZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CV61 UWZ, 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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CV61 UWZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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