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YG61 VYE

2011 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,907 mi
Last recorded120,907 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VYE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated. One of the shims is missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,856 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 118,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 111,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,542 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 81,901 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,718 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,437 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,691 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,691 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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YG61 VYE is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG61 VYE, 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 YG61 VYE registered?

YG61 VYE is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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