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AJ57 DHE

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,524 mi
Last recorded152,524 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 DHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 152,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 137,978 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,978 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 125,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 125,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 123,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 123,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 110,265 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 110,265 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,897 miles

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

front shock absorbers are deteriorated .weak

Fail 29 May 2018 103,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,860 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,874 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,938 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,938 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 56,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2011

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 DHE is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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