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FY61 LYX

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,731 mi
Last recorded106,731 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LYX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Fail 22 May 2026 106,470 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 99,427 miles

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

Nearside headlight slightly lose

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 93,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 88,820 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 88,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 85,449 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 85,449 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value o/s/r (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 79,929 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 68,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,194 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre valves perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 35,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,351 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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FY61 LYX is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY61 LYX, 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 FY61 LYX registered?

FY61 LYX is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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