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SK61 GPF

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

115,422 mi
Last recorded115,422 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 GPF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,422 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 115,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 110,730 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 105,645 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,163 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,057 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in on inner edge close to tyre wall ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 94,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,877 miles

N.S.F AIM IS SLIGHTLY OBSCURED BUT STILL GIVES A PATTERN

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays on underside of vehicle fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 14 May 2019 92,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays on underside of vehicle fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 9 May 2019 92,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing no light emitted towards rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

general age related corrosion to subframes ,steering and suspension components

offside door mirror cover missing no sharp edges

under tray loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 82,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,845 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,417 miles

Rear bumper insecure

o/s rear of car damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,417 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s rear of car damaged

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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SK61 GPF is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SK61 GPF, 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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SK61 GPF is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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