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DV61 HVU

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,811 mi
Last recorded137,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 HVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,811 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2026 137,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,817 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 120,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 112,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,933 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 103,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 98,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 98,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,951 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,007 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,793 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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DV61 HVU is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV61 HVU, 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 DV61 HVU registered?

DV61 HVU is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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