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A12 EFV

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,885 mi
Last recorded107,885 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 107,885 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 107,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s inner wing covers missing

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 69,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,299 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,208 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,952 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2018 67,952 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,864 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,139 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,577 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,340 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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A12 EFV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 71,720 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 A12 EFV, 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 19 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 EFV registered?

A12 EFV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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