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GU61 NEJ

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 NEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 134,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 126,490 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 119,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 102,021 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 102,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 90,608 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 90,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability incorrect size ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability incorrect size ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,375 miles

n/s mirror and side repeater very poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2017 67,802 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to step

205/50/17

both front tyres bald on edges n/s on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,310 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GU61 NEJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU61 NEJ, 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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GU61 NEJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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