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GY11 LYZ

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 LYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 90,081 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 19 Mar 2025 90,081 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 68,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,257 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,907 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,262 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,607 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,607 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,235 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 LYZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY11 LYZ, 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 GY11 LYZ registered?

GY11 LYZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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