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SW61 DVM

2011 Volvo C30

Yellow Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,779 mi
Last recorded96,779 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 DVM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut. Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,183 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 79,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2018 53,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,385 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,935 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 30,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged -215/45 zr18 93W

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW61 DVM is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Yellow with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW61 DVM, 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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SW61 DVM is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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