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YT11 ZYE

2011 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,185 mi
Last recorded110,185 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C3069,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 ZYE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 110,185 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 110,180 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring mounting arm bush (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring mounting arm bush (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 99,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Mounting bush excessively worn, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring mounting arm bush (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring mounting arm bush (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,114 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,356 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 73,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,323 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,150 miles

Front wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,670 miles

both front tyres uneven wear inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YT11 ZYE is a 2011 Volvo C30 in White 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 YT11 ZYE, 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 YT11 ZYE registered?

YT11 ZYE is a 2011 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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