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WJ61 YZU

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,408 mi
Last recorded192,408 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 192,408 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 24 Nov 2025 192,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 Nov 2024 180,334 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,075 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides also advise inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 159,859 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 159,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 145,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,797 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 142,797 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 136,360 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 136,360 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 103,767 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 12 Sep 2016 77,547 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,180 miles

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

Front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,532 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut, no cord visable

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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WJ61 YZU 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 WJ61 YZU, 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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WJ61 YZU is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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