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AK57 FTV

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,836 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,871 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,335 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,117 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to properly examine rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,227 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 36,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 27,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

footbrake has lots of travel

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 2 May 2012 27,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly pitted

creaking on lock to lock check

footbrake has lots of travel

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,003 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,237 miles

front brake discs are rusty on inner surfaces

minor sidewall damage at nearside front tyre and small cuts in tread

nail in offside front tyre

slight smear from front wiper blades

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 FTV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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