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SV61 ORW

2011 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,843 mi
Last recorded146,843 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 ORW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 141,208 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 141,208 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 141,190 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 136,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 136,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 125,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,450 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,281 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,243 miles

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

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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SV61 ORW is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV61 ORW, 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 SV61 ORW registered?

SV61 ORW is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SV61 ORW safe to buy?

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