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EK11 YWX

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,119 mi
Last recorded183,119 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YWX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 183,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 174,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 23 May 2024 174,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 May 2023 164,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Fail 23 May 2023 164,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Pass 27 Apr 2022 152,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 152,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 135,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 122,975 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 122,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR ASSY (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 113,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 102,055 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 90,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 82,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,165 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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EK11 YWX is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK11 YWX, 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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EK11 YWX is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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