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AJ57 DFY

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 DFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 122,516 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 122,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 111,905 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r cracked in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 111,905 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s/r (5.2.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r cracked in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,683 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

nearside side repeater casing damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

nearside side repeater casing damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,056 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,016 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,328 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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AJ57 DFY is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ57 DFY, 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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AJ57 DFY is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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