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FG61 NGJ

2011 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 NGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,249 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp tail pipe corroded, still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2025 124,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp tail pipe corroded, still secure

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,508 miles

Both front brake disc edges corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 114,447 miles

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

Both front brake disc edges corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated signs of being run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 98,091 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 98,089 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,747 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushslightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly dteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,563 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes worn

N/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2019 84,563 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower arm rear bushes worn

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge badly

N/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,672 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,520 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 23,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,609 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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FG61 NGJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG61 NGJ, 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 FG61 NGJ registered?

FG61 NGJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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