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GY11 LYV

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,372 mi
Last recorded106,372 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 106,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre SCREW ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 82,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in inner and outer bands/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,040 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,856 miles

Engine system service message displayed

Fail 27 Apr 2019 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine system service message displayed

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 41,663 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 41,663 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,406 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 35,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 27,317 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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GY11 LYV 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 80%.

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 GY11 LYV, 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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GY11 LYV is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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