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AJ57 DLX

2007 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,289 mi
Last recorded184,289 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 DLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 184,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 179,313 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 159,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat guard loose

Fail 13 May 2024 159,051 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat guard loose

Pass 22 May 2023 139,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 123,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 123,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 101,813 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 101,332 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 81,098 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 81,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,637 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 69,464 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)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2016 51,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 28,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,743 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 13,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 DLX is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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