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EO61 PLZ

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 PLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 150,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 150,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,228 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 144,186 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Os & Ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn osr pad has scored disc on outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,138 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 135,138 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,920 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))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 125,918 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,140 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 113,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outer edge of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre deflating (Puncture) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 99,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,834 miles

N/s/f tyre bald from inside and O/s/f tyre worn from edges

N/s/f wheel rim damaged

Would advice tracking check/adjust

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,051 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 64,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,469 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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EO61 PLZ 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 61.1%.

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 EO61 PLZ, 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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EO61 PLZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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