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AK57 SZY

2007 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,285 mi
Last recorded106,285 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SZY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 106,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box split along seam and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box filled with repair paste

Fail 12 May 2022 102,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box split along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure and fowling driveshaft (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached under engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 96,798 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2020 96,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,478 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 94,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto leveler broken away from suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 91,356 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 91,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,873 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,619 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,139 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,358 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 78,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no smoke emitted on BET test

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 67,503 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 67,503 miles

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

no smoke emitted on BET test

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 56,710 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,536 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 SZY is a 2007 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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