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YE61 BUW

2011 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,520 mi
Last recorded179,520 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 179,520 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 172,400 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 172,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,068 miles

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 116,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,543 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 79,647 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 79,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,680 miles

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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YE61 BUW is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE61 BUW, 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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YE61 BUW is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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