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FX61 DFA

2011 Volvo C30

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 DFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 133,886 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 133,870 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 124,350 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))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 124,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,346 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 114,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,653 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi webbing loose

Pass 12 Sep 2020 87,154 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,914 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriating

Fail 31 Aug 2019 77,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriating

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,972 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 57,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,248 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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FX61 DFA is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX61 DFA, 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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FX61 DFA is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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