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AK57 HWV

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 114,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 112,524 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated (BOTH sides)

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SRS service message on dash

Fail 27 Sep 2024 112,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated (BOTH sides)

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SRS service message on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,307 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both Sides (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SRS service required message displayed but light not illuminated

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,634 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SRS service required message displayed but light not illuminated

Fail 19 Oct 2022 107,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre side walls also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SRS service required message displayed but light not illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,268 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both sides. Side walls also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 105,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both sides. Side walls also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,878 miles

Rear brake hose protectors cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hose protectors cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (93w) 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (93w) 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,277 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hose outer protectors cracking (both sides)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,377 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 59,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

OSR Tyre has uneven tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,023 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 HWV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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