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AK57 HWE

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,770 mi
Last recorded166,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 166,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 166,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 158,121 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 157,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 148,994 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 140,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 131,887 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 131,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 129,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,671 miles

Front number plate damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 118,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,839 miles

Central Front exhaust flex broken

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,897 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 113,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,190 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low and worn on inner edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing rough and noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,932 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 191,131 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 53,416 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2012 42,493 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,286 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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AK57 HWE is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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