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DF11 JYY

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 JYY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,164 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 134,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 134,148 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 134,148 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both os tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 128,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,086 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 116,086 miles

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,703 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,857 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,243 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,735 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,735 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,331 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 46,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both tyres worn inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2014 40,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both tyres worn inner edges

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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DF11 JYY is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DF11 JYY, 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 DF11 JYY registered?

DF11 JYY is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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