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YR61 UBB

2011 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 UBB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 141,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,692 miles

Engine cover and under body cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support heavily corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to exhaust

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,725 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

radiator lower support member corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,810 miles

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2022 118,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 93,874 miles

Damage to outer wall of n,s.f tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Recommend the bulb to be replaced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Recommend the bulb to be replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 93,874 miles

Damage to outer wall of n,s.f tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Recommend the bulb to be replaced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Recommend the bulb to be replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2017 68,532 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Fail 2 May 2017 68,532 miles

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

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

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,203 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 55,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 43,116 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,275 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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YR61 UBB is a 2011 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 YR61 UBB, 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 YR61 UBB registered?

YR61 UBB is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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