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SV61 OSF

2011 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 OSF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,610 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 105,610 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,738 miles

slight flexing on both front lower suspension arms rear support bushes

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,396 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Advise 2nd side light blubs in head lamps green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise ball joint dust cover has pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise nearside rear section of metal brake pipe corroeded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise offside front to rear main metal brake pipe corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre worn to 3mm and is worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise rear sub frame and suspention arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise front sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 89,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe hanger snapped. mide section exhaust pipe before center silcencer pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front steering rack boots detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Advise 2nd side light blubs in head lamps green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise ball joint dust cover has pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise nearside rear section of metal brake pipe corroeded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise offside front to rear main metal brake pipe corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre worn to 3mm and is worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise rear sub frame and suspention arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise front sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,641 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

underside components showing general corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2023 85,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

underside components showing general corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,456 miles

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,094 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,971 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 50,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2018 50,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,637 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 42,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,175 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OSF is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 SV61 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

SV61 OSF is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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