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YG11 VGC

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 150,214 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g\box slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,814 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,701 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,357 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,804 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 59,799 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,804 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,802 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,800 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 10,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YG11 VGC is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG11 VGC, 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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What year was YG11 VGC registered?

YG11 VGC is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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