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YH61 NZU

2011 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,520 mi
Last recorded120,520 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 NZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,520 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,501 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,743 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 74,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,265 miles

Nearside Rear nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge tread

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YH61 NZU is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH61 NZU, 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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YH61 NZU is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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