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GJ61 SGV

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 SGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 131,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and (Offside Rear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 127,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen has some chips

Fail 24 Jul 2025 127,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has some chips

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,708 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 113,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,792 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,685 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,684 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,311 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,494 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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GJ61 SGV is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ61 SGV, 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 GJ61 SGV registered?

GJ61 SGV is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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