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DV61 HVW

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 HVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,111 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 74,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,935 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,935 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,458 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 43,458 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,617 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2016 33,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,555 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 25,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HVW is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

DV61 HVW is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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