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DV61 JYJ

2011 Volvo C30

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 JYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 135,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 124,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,991 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 118,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,507 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 116,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,736 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2017 84,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Smoke test clear.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,219 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 JYJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

DV61 JYJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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