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YF61 VMZ

2011 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,286 mi
Last recorded128,286 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,775 miles

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

steering rack area damp

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,985 miles

front arm bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge and starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak engine area

slight play on both rear droplinks

Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 98,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,036 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,036 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,410 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 43,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,082 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 38,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,739 miles

N/S rear link bushes split.

O/S rear link bushes split.

O/S rear tyre at 2mm.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 31,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S rear link bushes split.

O/S rear link bushes split.

O/S rear tyre at 2mm.

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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YF61 VMZ is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF61 VMZ, 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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YF61 VMZ is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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