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HY61 MZX

2011 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,791 mi
Last recorded106,791 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 MZX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,791 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 106,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 99,350 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 99,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 90,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,068 miles

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,583 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,263 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven on very inner edges.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,263 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven on very inner edges.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,234 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,416 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,839 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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HY61 MZX is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY61 MZX, 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 HY61 MZX registered?

HY61 MZX is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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