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VE61 JDJ

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,643 miles

O/S/F ABS sensor loom Bracket broken off from Anti Roll Bar link but remains secure

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,510 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 102,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,278 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 85,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,658 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 63,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,437 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 40,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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VE61 JDJ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VE61 JDJ, 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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VE61 JDJ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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