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YE11 YEC

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,064 mi
Last recorded143,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 YEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 143,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 143,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 127,240 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 127,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated showing signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corrode on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp on dip beam has reduced intensity not deemed severe

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 82,493 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corrode on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp on dip beam has reduced intensity not deemed severe

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,455 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 62,434 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,397 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2019 55,397 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 47,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 37,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 27,795 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 20,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YE11 YEC is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE11 YEC, 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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YE11 YEC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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