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DY61 WKW

2011 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,678 mi
Last recorded167,678 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 WKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 167,678 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear bumper damage als n s r rear quater

Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,693 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 159,692 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,081 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 155,081 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 148,582 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 148,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 138,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 130,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 130,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,707 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,063 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,112 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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DY61 WKW is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Silver 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 DY61 WKW, 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 DY61 WKW registered?

DY61 WKW is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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