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AK57 FTT

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FTT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,687 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,784 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,744 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,172 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,171 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,350 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,350 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,377 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,448 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,448 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 25,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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AK57 FTT is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK57 FTT, 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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AK57 FTT is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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