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DE11 BYT

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 BYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 123,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,196 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 113,195 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn of smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 94,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn of smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,291 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,724 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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DE11 BYT is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE11 BYT, 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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DE11 BYT is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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