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AK57 HWF

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,114 mi
Last recorded114,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HWF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,114 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,386 miles

Both font tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both font tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 95,617 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,143 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,507 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,507 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,634 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 44,716 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread pattern distorted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,714 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 HWF is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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