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LM61 LNE

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,376 mi
Last recorded153,376 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 LNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 153,376 miles

Central Front Lower radiator carrier / mounts corroded but unlikely to fall

Offside Rear fuel cap door loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 153,376 miles

Central Rear Upper Body panel insecure wind spoiler/brake light hatch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower radiator carrier / mounts corroded but unlikely to fall

Offside Rear fuel cap door loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,624 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 149,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 143,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 128,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be a 205/50x17 is a 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty & pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty & pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,580 miles

front tyres are 215/50x17 & rears are 205/50x17

Fail 8 Jul 2019 113,577 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres are 215/50x17 & rears are 205/50x17

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,034 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,897 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,661 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,228 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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LM61 LNE is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM61 LNE, 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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LM61 LNE is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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