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AF57 OBB

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,460 mi
Last recorded196,460 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 OBB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 196,460 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 196,460 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 187,901 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 187,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 178,561 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 178,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure broken pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 169,792 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 169,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 164,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 155,407 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 155,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 103,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,109 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,109 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2012 72,915 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 72,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 61,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,948 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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AF57 OBB is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AF57 OBB, 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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AF57 OBB is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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