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GU61 VLZ

2011 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,741 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 78,741 miles

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

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 Very low on the inner shoulder! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 73,894 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 5,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 3,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,529 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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GU61 VLZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 GU61 VLZ, 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 GU61 VLZ registered?

GU61 VLZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is GU61 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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