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DK61 JBY

2011 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 JBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,141 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,824 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 81,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 75,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,897 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 52,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 45,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,931 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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DK61 JBY is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK61 JBY, 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 DK61 JBY registered?

DK61 JBY is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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