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GV61 DHE

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 151,055 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 151,055 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 144,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 144,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 136,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 136,093 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,575 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,937 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,321 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 96,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Metal object in tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,849 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal object in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,654 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2017 59,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,876 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 4 Mar 2017 58,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,350 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 39,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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GV61 DHE is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV61 DHE, 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 GV61 DHE registered?

GV61 DHE is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is GV61 DHE safe to buy?

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